Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on U.S. Agricultural Exports

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its fourth Outlook for U.S. Agriculture Trade in fiscal year 2013 today. USDA projects $139.5 billion in agricultural exports in FY 2013, which if realized would be a new record. Since 2009, U.S. agricultural exports have climbed from $96.3 billion in 2009 to the most-recent forecast of $139.5 billion. …

Several Things Have Aligned to Bring Immigration Reform to the Forefront

Most of the Ag sector’s attention is currently on the Farm Bill, but that is certainly not the only important piece of legislation currently going through the channels at the Capital, as Kristi Boswell with the American Farm Bureau Federation says she is cautiously optimistic about the outcome of immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill and M-Cool Updates

This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-News includes an update on the Farm Bill and the final M-Cool ruling. Want to hear more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

Still Tracking the Nonexistent Food Price Hikes

Despite numerous predictions of an increase in food price inflation for 2013, food prices are remaining relatively flat. USDA economist Ricky Volpe gives us all the details in the following reports. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Corn Planting Progress Picks Up

Livestock producers have been watching the progress of corn going into the ground this spring, and after the slow start, USDA’s latest report shows planting progress has really picked up. Eighty-six-percent of projected corn acres were planted as of May 26th, considerably more than the Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

NPPC Fears Trade Retaliation from M-COOL Rule

The National Pork Producers Council doesn’t expect the new Mandatory Cool labeling rule to satisfy the World Trade Organization, and thus feels it could result in retaliation that would punish U.S. pork exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Meat Forecasts for 2014 Vary

Meat forecasts for 2014 indicate beef production will continue to drop as will exports, but U.S. pork and broiler exports are expected to climb. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

More Than Food

Farming yields more than just food. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026

Senate to Resume Farm Bill Debate After Memorial Day Recess

Lawmakers are scheduled to resume Farm Bill debate when they return from Memorial Day Recess on June 3rd. Meanwhile, we have a quick recap of what amendments have already been discussed and voted on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

The Role and Importance of Agriculture Research

In order for the country to effectively function with a fast growing population, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says agriculture research is needed to ensure we can produce enough food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …