A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Statement on TPP Negotiations
The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates today join USA Rice Federation, the National Pork Producers Council and the International Dairy Foods Association in the following statment on Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. Minister Amari’s statement in Singapore that none of Japan’s sensitive agricultural items will be fully liberalized may signal the end of hopes for the Trans-Pacific Partnership …
New Era of Conservation with Regional Conservation Partnership Program
The new Regional Conservation Partnership Program will focus on eight critical conservation areas, including the Longleaf Pine Range in the Southeastern U.S. Download Audio USDA is now accepting proposals for the program with pre-proposals due July 14, and full proposals due September 26. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
USDA Video: Venture Conservationist -USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program
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ASA Hails Senate Passage of Waterways Bill Conference Report
From the American Soybean Association: ST. LOUIS (May 22, 2014) – The American Soybean Association welcomed today’s passage by the Senate of the conference report of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The report, which passed the House overwhelmingly earlier in the week, contains several of ASA’s key policy priorities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Fresh From Florida Exports Increased to $4.1 Billion in 2013
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released its annual international agriculture report today, revealing exports increased to $4.1 billion last year, an increase of 2 percent from the previous year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
NCGA Applauds House Passage of WRRDA
From the National Corn Growers Association: ST. LOUIS (May 20, 2014) — The National Corn Growers Association praised the U.S. House of Representatives for its vote today passing the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 with a 412-to-4 vote. Now, NCGA urges the Senate to swiftly follow suit, passing this final reauthorization bill to improve the reliability and …
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Helps Ag Lands & Wetlands
Alabama NRCS Easements Coordinator Jason Gardner explains how the new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program can assist conserve agricultural lands and wetlands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
New Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Helps Family Farms
The 2014 Farm Bill streamlines conservation programs, an action that Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Easements Roney Guiterez says still maintains their objective of helping farmers help the land. Download Audio Florida landowners have until June 6, 2014 to apply for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Joint Statement by North American Ag Leaders After Forum in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico, May 19, 2014—United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Enrique Martínez and Canada’s Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz issued the joint statement below following today’s agriculture forum in Mexico: “We, the agricultural leaders of North America, met today in Mexico City to reaffirm the benefits of fair and open trade for our economies and …