NACD Expresses Concerns on Proposed FDA Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The first round of comments on The FDA standards for “Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption” closed on Friday, and Earl Garber, president of the National Association of Conservation Districts, says they have concerns regarding the proposed regulations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA

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WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under Secretary Hagen “Today I am announcing that I will be embarking in mid-December on a new challenge in the private sector. I am grateful to Secretary Vilsack for the opportunity …

$15.7 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects Announced in Florida

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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced $15.7 million for six Florida projects that address high priority conservation needs. Among the projects is $4.18 million dollars towards Apalachicola Bay Oyster restoration and research. 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 …

Oldest Crops

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America’s oldest crops are still growing. Do you know what it is? Everett Griner lets us know. 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 Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Nutritional Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes have been able to break out of the confinements of being considered just a holiday dish thanks to the growing understanding of their high nutritional content. 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 …

Farm Bill at Top of President’s Idea List – Immigration Reform Second

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In Specialty Crop News from the Southeast AgNet, Well in a recent speech regarding the economy given in New Orleans – The farm bill is on the top of the list of things President Barack Obama believes Republicans and Democrats can join together to do to make progress in the area of business growth and job creation. Download Audio Sponsored …

Statement by Commissioner Adam Putnam on the Announcement of $4.18 Million for Apalachicola Bay Oyster Restoration Research

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Tallahassee, FL – Following the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s announcement of $4.18 million in funding for Apalachicola Bay oyster restoration research, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement: 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 …

Working on Differences in Farm Bill

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Work continues in Washington D.C. on the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill, as Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …

Farm Bill Conference Committee Member is Optimistic

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Farm bill conference committee members have a tight schedule to merge the House and Senate versions of the bill into something Congress can agree on and the President will sign. But committee member Steve Southerland from Florida took the time to talk to Southeast AgNet recently about his optimism regarding completing the farm bill, his thoughts on the nutrition title …

A Nutty Story

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Everett Griner talks pecans and almonds today. 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 Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026