According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack the President’s newly proposed budget for USDA in fiscal year 2015 helps create jobs and drive long-term, sustainable economic growth in rural America – while equipping farmers and ranchers with the tools they need to survive and thrive. However, Nebraska Senator and Former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns says the budget proposed by President …
Repair or Rebuild
The waterways infrastructure bill passes and Everett Griner talks about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026
AgNet This Week: Tri-State Water War; Kudzu Bugs; Cattle Numbers
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the ongoing tri-state water war, kudzu bug management and southeastern cattle numbers. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman …
UGA Student Testifies Before Congress about Impact of Extension
Here’s a release from the University of Georgia: Athens, Ga. – University of Georgia student Tess Hammock testified at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing Tuesday on behalf of the 7 million 4-H’ers in America. The hearing, held before the subcommittee on horticulture, research, biotechnology and foreign agriculture chaired by Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.), recognized Cooperative Extension’s centennial year. Sponsored …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the proposed FY 2015 budget
Here is a statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2015 budget: “The President’s 2015 USDA budget proposal achieves reform and results for the American taxpayer; fosters opportunity for the men and women living, working and raising families in rural America; and supports Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Florida Beef Checkoff Promoting Youth
The Beef Ambassador program is a great way to get youth involved in the beef industry. And Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council reminds us the program is possible because of the beef checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida …
Georgia Hosting Another Beef 101 Tour
Next week the Georgia Beef Board will hold the second half of their Beef 101 Tours. Suzanne Black talks about who will attend this tour and where they plan to take them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Cowboy Cookoff at SLE Rodeo
The 2014 Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo will take place in Montgomery next week, and Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association encourages teams to sign up for the Cowboy Cookoff. Download Audio Tickets for the rodeo are available at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office or learn more on their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Ban Lifted for Some U.S. Turkey Exports
Some U.S. turkey exporters can now send their product to Russia, after that nation recently lifted a ban. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
What Will be Included on New Nutrition Fact Labels?
Dr. Rachel Johnson with the American Heart Association expands on the proposed changes to the nutrition fact labels. Download Audio Click here for our previous report on the proposed changes. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …