Many in the Ag sector are obviously disappointed that Congress was unable to agree upon a five year Farm Bill before the end of the year. But in the following interview, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to Southeast AgNet regarding what he believes needs to happen going forward. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Who Moms Trust for Food Info
A recent survey of moms reveals that they trust food and mom blogs for information about food issues like pesticides, genetic modification and additives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
A Closer look at the Farmer’s Share of Retail Food Dollar
Prices may be increasing in the grocery store, but the farmer isn’t necessarily receiving the extra income. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Tax Relief Act a Disappointment for Dairy
Here’s a statement from John Wilson, Senior Vice President of the Dairy Farmers of America: “After years of work to bring dairy policy reform to fruition, we are extremely disappointed that Congress has turned its back on dairy farmers. Although passing the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 averted a ‘dairy cliff’ that would have devastated the industry, we are …
FL NRCS Youth Conservation Academy Educating Students about Agriculture
The NRCS Youth Conservation Academy is an effort that Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says is designed to encourage students at the high school level to go ahead and start thinking about careers in natural resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Livestock Producers Wonder What to Expect for 2013
Livestock producers are wondering what to expect in 2013 as due to high feed costs, many will be looking at long-range weather reports and spring corn plantings to help make decisions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill: “I am pleased that Congress passed needed middle class tax relief and continued unemployment insurance protection for 2 million unemployed Americans. However, while I am relieved that the agreement reached prevents a spike in the price of dairy and …
BQA Good for Producers and Consumers
In our “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Bill Lipscomb from Prattville, Alabama who said being BQA certified and using these practices have made a difference in his operation. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
2013 Will Not Likely See Any New Trade Agreements Signed
In the following report, USDA’s Gary Crawford has USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber who tells us that even though there is expected to be lots of work done on various trade agreements in 2013, nothing is likely to be concluded during this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Partial Farm Bill Extension Included in Fiscal Cliff Package
The Fiscal Cliff package finally approved by Congress does include a partial Farm Bill extension as well as some important tax extensions for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …