Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on today’s House vote on nutrition assistance: “Today’s vote was a highly partisan step that does nothing to promote a bipartisan, comprehensive Farm Bill and stands no chance of becoming law. The harmful plan championed today by House leadership would Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

Colorful Veggies

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What happens when our tomatoes are not the perfect red and our potatoes are blue or purple? Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Another Quarter of Increases for Fresh Produce Sales

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A quarterly report from the United Fresh Produce Association shows that compared to last year’s figures – fresh produce sales are up for the second quarter this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative is an Innovative Approach

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Natural Resources Conservation Service chief, Jason Welller, gives more details regarding the efforts of farmers and ranchers through the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Tri-State Water War-Part Four

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Everett Griner talks today about the highest priority for the use for the water. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Obama Administration Strongly Opposes H.R. 3102

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STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY: H.R. 3102 – Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013 (Rep. Lucas, R-OK) The Administration strongly opposes H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013. The bill would result in millions of Americans losing Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

USDA Designates 50 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 50 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that began Jan. 1, 2013, and continues. Those counties are: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

New Vision for Southwest Florida Research and Education Center

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2013) UF/IFAS — To better target services to stakeholders, officials at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will transition the research and education center in Immokalee to a new programming focus. UF/IFAS officials said they hope to streamline duplicated services among several of the state’s research and education centers, including the center …

Agricultural Leaders Educating New Lawmakers on Farm Policy

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As agriculture still awaits a farm bill, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas says it is important for those in the ag industry to continue to educate members of Congress. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Tri-State Water War-Part Three

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Chattahoochee River dispute. Everett Griner tells us about the river and what the water from it is used for. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …