WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Release of the Ag Census
Montgomery, AL – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the highly-anticipated final results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. This data provides national, state and county data that are only collected and reported every five years as part of the Census of Agriculture. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “The release …
Panhandle-Area Extension Agents Work to Help Growers Affected by Torrential Rains
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida IFAS Extension officials in the state’s Panhandle were working quickly Friday to help agricultural producers harmed by torrential rains earlier in the week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …
Georgia Watermelon Growers Could Face Another Tough Year
Late cold snaps stunted the growth of early-planted melons and may cause prices to plummet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
Changing Climate Will Result in More Challenges and Opportunities
A University of Georgia expert says the changing weather trends will create challenges and opportunities for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
Final Day of the 2014 Florida Legislative Session
The Florida Legislature is scheduled to wrap up their 60-day annual session today as both the Senate and House will need to approve the budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year. That includes approving bills that go along with the budget and various other issues which need to be wrapped up before they adjourn later today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …
GMOAnswers.com Providing Answers
Experts have answered many of the questions consumers have on GMOs on www.gmoanswers.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Farmland Now in Theaters; Features Georgia Poultry Farmer
The full-length documentary, Farmland, aims to take an intimate look at the lives of farmers and ranchers in their 20s, all of whom are now responsible for running their farming business. One of those featured in the film is Georgia poultry producer Leighton Cooly. Farmland Film in Theaters: Download Audio Georgia Poultry Farmer Featured in Farmland: Download Audio For viewing …
Florida Senate Sends Springs Plan to House
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, …… Without a surge of once-envisioned money, members of the Florida Senate hope they can tee up new policies to help protect the state’s natural springs before the legislative session ends Friday. The push comes after funding for the springs, located throughout central and northern Florida, came out of …
Old Farmers
Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025