General opening debate on the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 was held in the House Tuesday afternoon. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas shared the long road the legislation has been down, and called the measure a different farm bill for different times. He said reform is in the title of the bill because Sponsored ContentCIR …
All Agricultural Producers Have Stake in Farm Bill
Cindy Zimmerman has these comments from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding how all agricultural producers have a stake in getting a farm bill passed out of the House, through conference committee and on to the president. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Animal Handling a Big Priority for Livestock Marketing Association
The 2013 Livestock Marketing Association’s Annual Convention took place this past weekend in Montgomery, Alabama. LMA President Tim Starks said one of the priorities facing its members is animal handling, and during the convention Laura Marks, LMA Director of Animal Handling, conducted a workshop on it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Research
With research, anything is possible. Everett Griner explains. 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
Funds Approved for PEDV Research
It was announced by the National Pork Board that they approved 450-thousand dollars in Checkoff funds to help expedite research to find answers to the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus. NPB funds, along with money provided through the Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Florida FFA Convention in Orlando
The Florida FFA Convention is presently underway in Orlando, FL this week. The convention draws thousands of Florida youth each year, as these young people from throughout the state gather for a variety of leadership training activities. Several news releases have been published by the FFA Newsroom and you can view them now by going to the FFA Newsroom. A …
Foreign Trade
Everett Griner looks at the foreign trade today. Does America need stronger trade pacts? 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
Committee to Evaluate Smithfield Sale
The Senate Agriculture Committee is getting involved in the government’s evaluation of whether the sale of Smithfield Foods to a Chinese company should take place. 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 …
What Size Farm
Everett Griner looks at an important question in the agriculture field…are mid size farms at risk? 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
Senate Hopes Strong Passage of Farm Bill Will Encourage House Action
The U.S. Senate has passed a farm bill on a strong bipartisan vote that top agricultural Senators hope will get the House to pass its own version later this month. 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 …