It’s now been a year since the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus was first identified in the U.S. and the number of cases continue to increase. 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 …
Researchers Look for Heat-Resistant Animal Breeds
Agriculture is facing the challenge of difficult weather conditions, at the same time as the challenge to increase food production to feed a growing world population. 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 …
ELAP Signup Continues
If you are a producer eligible for one of USDA’s livestock disaster programs, or if you raise livestock, honeybees, or farm raised fish, and suffered losses due to natural disaster, you may be eligible for a USDA emergency assistance program. And there are a variety of web tools and information available for you. With more on that, here’s Rod Bain. …
Many Factors Affecting Livestock Expansion
During last week’s House Ag Subcommittee hearing on the state of the livestock industry here in the U.S., one man noted it will take more than just cheaper feed to fuel a significant expansion of cattle and hog herds in the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
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 …
U.S. Court of Appeals to Hear COOL Case May 19
A lawsuit was filed by meat and livestock groups in the U.S., Canada and Mexico challenging USDA’s rule that requires country of origin labeling for meat products. And the U.S. Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear that case on May 19. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
TTIP Negotiations Delayed by SPS Issues
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says disagreements regarding sanitary and phytosanitary standards are delaying U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations. 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 …
House Ag Subcommittee Holds Hearing on State of Livestock Industry
A House Ag Subcommittee hearing was held yesterday concerning the state of livestock industry. Some of the topics discussed included Country of Origin Labeling, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus and the RFS. 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, …
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