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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers
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 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 …
AgNet This Week: Immigration Politics; Planting Tips
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Potential Medical Marijuana Will Not be Boon for Agriculture
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 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 …
Growers Encouraged to Urge Congress to Reverse WIC’s Potato Ban
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 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 …
U.S. and Mexico Make Progress on Various Trade Issues
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 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 …
Joint Statement by North American Ag Leaders After Forum in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico, May 19, 2014—United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Enrique Martínez 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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Nutrislice App Providing School Lunch Info
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 …
Man’s Best Friend
The farm dog is taken for granted, but, Everett Griner tells us just how important the dog is for farmers. Man’s Best Friend 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 …