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 …

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, …

Membership with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Goes Far

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association discusses the importance of membership when it comes to dealing with legislative issues that affect producers in the state. 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 …

Georgia Beef Board Visiting FFA Students

The Georgia State FFA Convention is being held this week in Macon, and Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board talks about how they are looking forward to being a part of the annual event. Download Audio For more about the Ask Beef Community click here or contact the Georgia Beef Board. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …

Requesting Vaccine Funding for PED Virus

A group of Senators are requesting funding for a vaccine to fight the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus, which has a nearly 100-percent kill rate for piglets under two-weeks old. 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 …

USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers

Second major small farmer package this year includes research awards, technical assistance and marketing support WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources for America’s small and midsized farmers and ranchers. Today’s announcement includes $7 million in university research awards in support of small and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Implementation of 2014 Farm Bill Continues

As USDA continues to move forward with activities to implement The Agricultural Act of 2014, Dr. Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, provides some updates. 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 …

President Obama Comments on TPP in Japan

President Barack Obama met with the Japanese Prime Minister last week where they discussed the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement. 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 …