Last Thursday, by a vote of 275-150, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R.1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. The act will preempt state and local mandatory GMO labeling laws and create a national voluntary labeling law. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
The Georgia Grown Pavilion at Georgia National Fair
The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are pleased to be partnering once again this year to present the Georgia Grown Building during the 2015 Georgia National Fair in October. The building is dedicated to showcasing Georgia’s diverse agricultural industry, but space is limited and the deadline Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 24, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, USDA made an announcement concerning the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options, El Nino has steadily strengthened steadily and could end up being the strongest event in 50 years, we learn how satellites are being used to better monitor soil moisture and more. To hear weekly reviews …
Agriculture Secretary on Importance of TPP Talks
Efforts to finalize an agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is something that many in agriculture have been watching, including Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
Trade Important to Alabama Agriculture
Exports are very important to agriculture. According to Brian Davis, director of the Alabama International Trade Center at the University of Alabama, the biggest opportunity for growth is in the value-added sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Farm Bureau Convention Planned for Orlando
What to expect at the 2016 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEAg trade show – and when you can begin registration. Download Audio The 2016 convention keynote speaker will be Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank. If anyone’s watched Shark Tank, they know her story. How she started out as a D student, probably worked 20 jobs between high school …
USDA Broadens Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called Southeast AgNet this morning. He wanted growers across our region to know that the U.S. Department of Agriculture made an announcement this week concerning the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
USDA Measuring Feral Swine Impact on U.S. Farms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are surveying crop producers to measure the impact of feral swine. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Referendum Set for Proposed Amendments to Marketing Order for Citrus Grown in Florida
From the Agricultural Marketing Service: WASHINGTON, July 20, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a referendum on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of fresh citrus produced in Florida. The referendum will be held from Sept. 14 to Oct. 5, 2015, to determine support for the amendments. Ballot material will be mailed to …
NRCS Providing Conservation Client Gateway
Conservation Client Gateway is a new tool that allows producers and landowners the alternative to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) via the internet as a supplement to in-person support. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …