U.S. House Fails to Pass 2013 Farm Bill

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After the Senate earlier passed their version of the 2013 Farm bill, all eyes turned to see what the House would do and the answer to that question is they have rejected their version of the 5-year bill. Members of the House voted down the $940 billion bill by a vote of 195-234. Many were concerned about the Sponsored ContentFlorida …

This Month a Critical One for American Agriculture

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With both the Farm Bill and Immigration Reform currently working their way through Congress, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that this is a very critical time for agriculture. Farm Bill Download Audio Immigration 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 …

Water Wars

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Everett Griner explains about the crucial irrigation water that is drying up. 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

USDA Designates 4 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated four counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain, high winds and hail that occurred from Feb. 24 – March 24, 2013. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

Trend of Food Prices Continue to Delight Consumers and Puzzle Economist

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Consumers may be delighted, but many economists continue to be puzzled by the trends in food prices this year. 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 …

USDA Announcement Spurs More Discussion on Sugar Program Reform

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USDA’s recent announcement regarding the management of the current domestic sugar surplus has sparked the Coalition for Sugar Reform to again urge members of the House to reform the program in the 2013 farm bill. All while the American Sugar Alliance advocates for its own amendment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

New Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool Available for Produce Industry

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The United Fresh Produce Association has launched a new tool to help producers and partners develop, assess and communicate their sustainability programs. 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 …

International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Meeting in Atlanta

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The 23rd Annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) World Forum and Symposium is taking place in Atlanta this week where Cindy Zimmerman was able to catch up with Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black regarding the importance of the meeting and agriculture in general. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

House Ag Committee Leaders Get Floor Time on the Farm Bill

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General opening debate on the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 was held in the House Tuesday afternoon. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas shared the long road the legislation has been down, and called the measure a different farm bill for different times. He said reform is in the title of the bill because Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Producers Can Apply for Advanced Biofuel Payment Program

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Eligible producers have until July 11th to submit applications for USDA Rural Development’s Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels. 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 …