Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA

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

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

Oldest Crops

America’s oldest crops are still growing. Do you know what it is? Everett Griner lets us know. 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Nutritional Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

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 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 …

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

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

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 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 …

Working on Differences in Farm Bill

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 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 …

Farm Bill Conference Committee Member is Optimistic

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

Everett Griner talks pecans and almonds today. 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Details Surrounding USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants

Charles Parrott with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, gives more details regarding the various projects covered under USDA’s latest awards of Specialty Crop Block Grants. 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 …