Release No. 0444.11 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202)720-4623 USDA Reminds Native American Farmers and Ranchers that Keepseagle Settlement Claims Filing Period Open Through December 27 WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2011 – Janie Hipp, Senior Adviser to Secretary Vilsack for Tribal Relations today reminded Native American farmers and ranchers that the period to file a claim in the Keepseagle class action …
Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Tifton Laboratory
Tyron Spearman has the details on the ribbon-cutting of the new Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Tifton Laboratory. 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
Department of Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Hails Passage of Trade Pacts with South Korea, Colombia & Panama
Montgomery, AL — Commissioner John McMillan of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries today released the following statement upon Congress’s ratification of Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, South Korea and Panama. 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 …
Passage of FTAs Brings Praise from Beyond our Borders
The passage of the three free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea resulted in cheers from across the nation and beyond, with both USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and Colombian Ambassador Gabriel Silva saying it is a win-win for all involved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
National School Lunch Week
This week is being celebrated as National School Lunch Week with a theme of “School Lunch – Let’s Grow Healthy” 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 …
FFB Urges Growers to be Proactive Regarding Water Shortages
Recent heavy rains will surely help ease the water shortage for South Florida, but Charles Shinn, assistant director of government and community affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau, reminds producers that we are certainly not out of the woods yet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
2012 Farm Bill
Everett Griner explains how the 2012 Farm Bill will be “lean and mean”. 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
FAITC Continuing their Effort to Educate Students About FL Specialty Crops
In a previous report we told you about Florida being awarded funding for 24 initiatives through USDA’s specialty crop block grant program and now we have more details on one of those with Florida Ag In Classroom’s Lisa Gaskalla. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Hoping for Passage of Trade Deals
Florida officials are saying passage of the trade deals with Panama, Colombia and South Korea could mean thousands of jobs for the state. 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 …
Georgia Department of Ag will have a Big Presence at Sunbelt
Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says he is pleased that when the Sunbelt Ag Expo opens its gates next Tuesday, October 18, visitors will get a chance to learn more about Georgia Agriculture thanks to a partnership between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Farm Bureau. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …