Citing a lack of calendar time, The National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden has said that the House would likely pass immigration reform legislation by the end of next year. And Florida Congressman Steve Southerland agrees, as he gives his thoughts on the issue. Download Audio Listen to Southerland’s complete interview here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
More Concerns Regarding Food Safety and Modernization Act Rules
Several groups have submitted comments regarding two proposed rules under the Food Safety and Modernization Act. Download Audio The comment period has been extended a week to November 22, 2013. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
NACD Expresses Concerns on Proposed FDA Rule
The first round of comments on The FDA standards for “Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption” closed on Friday, and Earl Garber, president of the National Association of Conservation Districts, says they have concerns regarding the proposed regulations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under Secretary Hagen “Today I am announcing that I will be embarking in mid-December on a new challenge in the private sector. I am grateful to Secretary Vilsack for the opportunity …
Nutritional Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes have been able to break out of the confinements of being considered just a holiday dish thanks to the growing understanding of their high nutritional content. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Farm Bill at Top of President’s Idea List – Immigration Reform Second
In Specialty Crop News from the Southeast AgNet, Well in a recent speech regarding the economy given in New Orleans – The farm bill is on the top of the list of things President Barack Obama believes Republicans and Democrats can join together to do to make progress in the area of business growth and job creation. Download Audio Sponsored …
Farm Bill Conference Committee Member is Optimistic
Farm bill conference committee members have a tight schedule to merge the House and Senate versions of the bill into something Congress can agree on and the President will sign. But committee member Steve Southerland from Florida took the time to talk to Southeast AgNet recently about his optimism regarding completing the farm bill, his thoughts on the nutrition title …
Details Surrounding USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants
Charles Parrott with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, gives more details regarding the various projects covered under USDA’s latest awards of Specialty Crop Block Grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Conference Member Believes 2013 Farm Bill Could be Last for Decades
It is no secret that passing a new farm bill has been a struggle for the past couple of years, and farm bill conference committee member, Mike Rogers from Alabama believes it is important to get this year’s farm bill right, saying it could be the last one that passes for decades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Organic Produce Acreage Continues to Rise
Estimates of organic produce and tree nut acreage continue to show increases, a trend that has persisted every since the federal government began compiling such statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …