Secretary Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

During a teleconference this afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made comments concerning the conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership yesterday in Atlanta. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

USDA to Support Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $8.4 million to support the work of 54 partner organizations in 35 states to provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, tribal and veteran farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

EPA Updates Standards to Increase Safety and Protect the Health of America’s Farmworkers

From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today increased protections for the nation’s two million agricultural workers and their families. Each year, thousands of potentially preventable pesticide exposure incidents are reported that lead to sick days, lost wages and medical bills but with changes to the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard the risk of …

University of Florida/IFAS to Recognize Supporters

It’s that time of year when the University of Florida/IFAS recognizes its biggest supporters with a dinner and awards night in Gainesville. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, this year’s event will be this Friday evening, September 25th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Citrus Grower Comments on Latest Acreage Decline

Florida citrus acreage has declined to the lowest level since records have been kept. Hear the numbers and comments from Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black. Download Audio To view the latest Commercial Citrus Inventory Preliminary Report, Citrus Abandoned Acres Report, and other U.S. Department of Agriculture Florida citrus reports released on September 17, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds Celebrates 50 Years of Research in France

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USDA Announces State Finalists for the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership

This morning, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 21 states will receive grants through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to add infrastructure needed to supply more renewable fuel to America’s drivers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Survey: Floridians Favor Farmers in Water Usage Decisions

From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A majority of Floridians believe farmers are using water the right way, according to a survey by the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Nearly 90 percent of state residents agreed or Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

New Web Site Gives Easy Access to Cotton Information

Cotton Cultivated is a brand new website which was developed to give the cotton growing community quick and easy access to important cotton information. Director of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, Ryan Kurtz, invites cotton growers to try it out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Students Gain Valuable Experience Through Internships with NRCS

From: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: “Helping People Help the Land” since 1935. Students Gain Valuable Experience Through Internships As the old song goes, “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…” especially in Florida, where summers are usually slow paced. Not so for college intern DeAndra Brooks, who is spending the summer working as a soil conservationist at the Crestview office …