Audit Hearing Focuses on Farm Credit

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The House’s Farm Bill Audit Hearings continued last week with the fifth of the series focused on the Farm Service Agency’s loan programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …

Ag in Review for the Week of July 11, 2011

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Unique Needs of FL Agriculture Pose Challenges in DC

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Florida Representative Steve Southerland says he is honored to represent our state’s unique interest in Washington, D.C., but adds that the task is certainly a challenging one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

Senate Ag Chair Supports Home Grown Energy Products

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Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow says bio-based manufacturing and energy efficiency efforts in rural areas will be key in creating jobs and growing the rural and national economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …

Food Safe Families

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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that even though America has one of the safest and most abundant food supplies in the world, there are still too many of us getting sick. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Reassures Farmers and Ranchers in States Affected by Extreme Weather

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2011 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers in states across the country that USDA offers a variety of resources for those affected by recent extreme weather, including floods, drought, fires and tornadoes. USDA also urges producers in need or those with questions to contact their local county or state USDA Service Center or …

Senate Urged to Pass Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Members of the Senate are being encouraged to support a bipartisan bill that would continue America’s transition to home-grown biofuels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

FL Selected to Participate in Farm to School Pilot Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and Food and Nutrition Service will conduct a pilot for acquiring fresh fruits and vegetables to build on farm-to-school programs in Florida and Michigan. The pilot will use commercial distribution models already in place and allow schools to obtain locally grown produce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …

USDA Launches New Food Hub Web Page

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USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has launched a new online resource that makes it easier for small and mid-sized producers to find markets for their products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …

Alabama’s Farmers Market Day at the Capitol

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan is proud to announce three Farmers Market Days at the Capitol. These events will be held tomorrow, July 15th, and two other days this summer, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …