Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced approximately $55 million in 56 specialty crop block grants to states that fund 748 initiatives across the country to strengthen markets and expand economic opportunities for local and regional producers. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Pistachio Nuts
The pistachio crop is on its way to a record. Everett Griner tells us what this is. 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 …
Statement of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Expiration of Authority for 2008 Farm Bill Programs
This is a statement released this morning by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, October 1, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the expiration of authority for 2008 Farm Bill Programs: “Many programs and policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture were authorized under the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (“2008 Farm Bill”) …
Women Farmers
Everett Griner digs up an interesting statistic. There are more women in ag colleges than men. Surprising? 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 …
Ideal Growing Conditions Keeping Veggie Prices Low
The current large supply of vegetables is the reason growers are seeing lower prices for their produce 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 …
College was Prepared for Cuts in GA Extension
Tyron Spearman has a follow-up regarding the cuts to the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension Service. 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 …
Preliminary Decision Made to Terminate Tomato Suspension Agreement
The Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision to terminate the suspended anti-dumping investigation, effectively killing the 16-year-old suspension agreement between the U.S. and Mexican tomato industry. 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 …
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Empowering Students
USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program not only provides fresh produce to elementary students, but Deputy Under Secretary for the USDA’s Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, Janey Thornton says it also teaches them about the importance of good nutrition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
School Lunch Controversy
School Nutrition Association member and dietician Dayle Hayes says there are some very positive changes being made in the School Lunch Program, but admits that there are also some kinks that still need to be worked out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Consumers Have Mixed Reactions to Farmer’s Market Phonies
A new survey has found that consumers have the strongest reaction if they discover the items purchased a farmer’s markets is not locally grown. 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 …