The 2013 Florida FFA convention last week had numerous stories our agriculture industry followers should find interesting. In this follow up feature, hear how University of Florida’s Agriculture Communications students are gaining valuable professional experience as they set up and operate a full fledged media center at the Florida FFA convention. Parents and prospective students alike may be interested in …
Putnam Visits with Florida Cattlemen
Another person attending this year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam. Summer Best was able to chat with him about some of the issues he was talking with cattle producers about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
Citrus Expo 2013 Videos
Florida state FFA President Megan Stein interviews several people at the Citrus Expo. For more click here. A quick look behind the scenes of Citrus Expo 2013 held in North Fort Meyers, Florida. For more click here. There were prize winners announced Thursday during Citrus Expo 2013. For more click here. Everyone enjoyed relaxing and having a good meal. For …
House Appropriations Committee Urges USDA to Finalize Modernized Poultry Inspection Rule
From The National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2013 – During its consideration of the 2014 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill, the full House Appropriations Committee today adopted an amendment urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to move forward on its proposed rule to modernize poultry inspection. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture …
Poultry Industry Expresses Concerns with Proposed Trade Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 31, 2013 – The U.S. poultry industry has been one of the strongest voices in U.S. agriculture for trade liberalization and international market opening. “In the case of the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement, however, the U.S. poultry industry is, very frankly, Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
No Referendum Necessary for Cotton Research and Promotion Program
Memphis, TN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that, based on USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Five Year Review of the 1990 amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Act, the amendments were successfully implemented and are operating as intended. The Secretary determined that it is not necessary to conduct a referendum among producers and importers on continuation …
USDA Issues Final Rule to Amend Labeling Provisions Under COOL
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule to modify the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Addressing Abandoned Citrus Groves
Greg Carlton, chief of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, tells why abandoned citrus groves present a problem to viable citrus growers, and what is being done about the situation. He tells how growers who destroy trees in abandoned groves can obtain the lowest property tax rates available. Download Audio To view …
On The Scene for Big Week in Farm News in Washington D. C.
It’s been an interesting but long week here in Washington D. C. Like other farm groups in town this week our modest group of farm broadcasters from across the land hit a rare moment with both Senate and House Ag Committee Markup sessions for the Farm Bill happening just one day apart. It appears this may be the first time …
Farm Bill Markup Perspective from Rep. Ted Yoho
After a long day and night engaged in Farm Bill Markup with his fellow committee members, Florida’s only member on the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Ted Yoho, spent a few moments with Southeast AgNet after speaking to a Florida Farm Bureau breakfast group also in DC this week. Click to hear Yoho’s comments about the Markup now that it’s finally …