From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 9, 2015 – In a significant victory for the agricultural and business sectors, a federal appellate court this morning suspended nationwide implementation of the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule until further order of the court. The National Pork Producers Council hailed the decision. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Pioneering UF/IFAS Cattle Scientist Recognized at World Dairy Expo
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida emeritus graduate research professor in the Department of Animal Sciences was recognized last week at the 2015 World Dairy Expo for his decades of work in cattle reproduction. Virtus Nutrition honored several researchers, including William Thatcher, as the company launched the Fatty Acid Forum Legacy Series at the …
USDA Announces $3 Million in Funding for Critical Agriculture Production Research
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced nearly $3 million in grants to address critical issues affecting agriculturally-important plants and animals. The science developed from these grants will provide timely assistance and have an immediate impact for the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Signup Deadline for Alabama NRCS Programs Nearing
Ben Malone, State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, reminds producers that Friday, October 16th is the signup batching date to apply for funding for 2016 programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
Florida NRCS Program Sign-up Runs Through December 18
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida reminds farmers and ranchers that you have until December 18th to apply for financial and technical assistance through both EQIP, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and ACEP, the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a series of fact sheets illustrating how the newly reached Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement can boost the U.S. agriculture industry, supporting more American jobs and driving the nation’s rural economy. Created by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the fact sheets …
Secretary Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
During a teleconference this afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made comments concerning the conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership yesterday in Atlanta. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Specialty Crop Grants; TPP Negotiations Wrap Up
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on USDA grants to support specialty crops as well as an update on the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded more than $113 million in program grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known as “specialty crops,” through research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop …
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
From The White House: I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling the playing …