Fresh From Florida Exports Increased to $4.1 Billion in 2013

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Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released its annual international agriculture report today, revealing exports increased to $4.1 billion last year, an increase of 2 percent from the previous year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

House and Senate Ag Subcommittee Approve 2015 Ag Appropriations Bill

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Despite approval of the Fiscal Year 2015 USDA-FDA spending bills in subcommittees in both the House and the Senate, there is still debate regarding the House bill allowance of school waivers from federal school lunch standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers

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Baby boomers are now at the retirement stage. Everett Griner looks at how this will affect rural America. Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AgNet This Week: Immigration Politics; Planting Tips

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This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports regarding the politics holding up comprehensive immigration reform, some tips on planting and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Potential Medical Marijuana Will Not be Boon for Agriculture

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Despite Florida likely heading toward allowing marijuana for medical purposes, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says it will not be a boon for Florida agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Growers Encouraged to Urge Congress to Reverse WIC’s Potato Ban

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The potato industry is encouraging growers to send a letter to members of the House and Senate regarding the inclusion of potatoes in the WIC vouchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

U.S. and Mexico Make Progress on Various Trade Issues

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U.S. fresh potatoes are now allowed into all of Mexico, just one of efforts among recent progress on various trade issues with Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Joint Statement by North American Ag Leaders After Forum in Mexico

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Mexico City, Mexico, May 19, 2014—United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Enrique MartĂ­nez and Canada’s Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz issued the joint statement below following today’s agriculture forum in Mexico: “We, the agricultural leaders of North America, met today in Mexico City to reaffirm the benefits of fair and open trade for our economies and …

Waters of the U.S. Analysis Misses The Mark

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The Environmental Protection Agency has completed an analysis of its proposed Waters of the U.S. rule that they say shows there would only be an additional 1,300 acres that would be regulated under the Clean Water Act. American Farm Bureau economist Veronica Nigh disputes that number. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Nutrislice App Providing School Lunch Info

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Nutrislice mobile app, which allows students, parents and teachers to find their school’s menu on smartphones and tablets. The interactive app also provides access to nutritional information, opportunities to give feedback on menu items, allergy alerts, Summer BreakSpot locations and more. To learn more, click on …