Florida FFA Convention in Orlando

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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 …

Senate Closing in on Final Farm Bill Vote

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

A final vote on the Senate farm bill could come as early as Thursday – but is more likely next Monday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed cloture on S. 954 late Tuesday evening – with a cloture vote set for 10 o’clock Eastern time Thursday morning. If the 60-vote threshold is met – a vote on final passage would …

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

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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. …