Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Release of the Ag Census

Montgomery, AL – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the highly-anticipated final results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. This data provides national, state and county data that are only collected and reported every five years as part of the Census of Agriculture. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “The release …

Old Farmers

Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Beef Checkoff Helping to Educate Producers

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know the beef checkoff also educates producers? Landon Marks from Cherokee County, Alabama talks about how they are trying to get the message out to producers in his area. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored …

Training Sessions Help Grow Retail Presence of U.S. Pork and Beef in Peru

The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Technical Services Manager Cheyenne Dixon spent time in Lima, Peru recently conducting training sessions to help grow the retail presence of U.S. pork and beef. Joe Schuele has more on the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

AgNet This Week: Planting Progress Behind; Possible Cattle Expansion

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a reports on planting progress and cattle expansion. To learn more about these topics and much more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. 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 …

Life-Saving Technology That We Don’t Use

The Food and Drug Administration has long approved the use of radiation to destroy pathogens in dozens of food products, but it has yet to catch on in the United States. 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, …

Ag Secretary Exclaims Necessity for Immigration Reform

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and farmers across the country are renewing their efforts for comprehensive immigration reform. 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Farmer Testifies About Concerns Regarding Proposed Water Rule

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a field hearing earlier this week on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed waters of the U.S. rule where they heard from concerned farmers regarding the possible consequences of the proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Florida Beef Council Unveiling New Website

Florida Beef Month officially starts this Thursday, but Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about something that will take place tomorrow just in time for the annual event. 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, …