Last week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report. The report is a recommendation to the department secretaries as they develop the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that will be released later this year. According to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, unfortunately, the report is …
The Sugar Association Responds to 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
From The Sugar Association: The Sugar Association is troubled by the lack of consistency in the scientific process and quality of evidence used by the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (Committee) as the basis for its Advisory Report to the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Committee’s conclusions on “added sugars” intake are …
Importance of Trade Promotion Authority
USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse was in Florida recently to discuss trade issues, specifically Trade Promotion Authority. I asked him how important it was for Congress to grant TPA. Download Audio Click here to listen to more of my interview with Under Secretary Michael Scuse. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Requests Pour Into Florida House for Water Projects
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 17, 2015………. Water-related projects totaling nearly $1.2 billion have been proposed as state lawmakers decide how to carve up a pot of money that Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Maximize Cotton Yield Potential with Bayer CropScience
To help farmers control existing crop threats and get ahead of emerging ones, Bayer CropScience is constantly updating their diverse product portfolio of seeds, seed treatments, traits, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and harvest aids/PGRs. And when it comes to cotton their Southeast District Sales Manager, John Hand, has some examples. Download Audio Since my interview with John Hand, Velum Total has …
Trade Promotion Authority Discussed in Florida
USDA held a roundtable discussion today in Tampa to discuss the importance of trade for Florida. Under Secretary for USDA’s Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael T. Scuse, was on hand to chat with the various stakeholders about Trade Promotion Authority. I was able to catch up with him afterwards as we discussed trade and the importance of TPA. Download …
USDA Announces Funding to Help Citrus Producers Fight HLB
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $30 million in funding to help citrus producers combat HLB, also known as citrus greening. The resources will fund promising projects that offer near-term solutions as well as research funding that may develop longer-term solutions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Commissioner Putnam Testifies Before Joint Congressional Hearing on Newest Federal Overreach
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam testified today on the impacts of the Waters of the United States rule at the Joint Hearing Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works in Washington, D.C. Excerpts of his testimony are …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Cattle Report Surprises; Appropriations Process
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes some surprises in USDA’s annual cattle herd inventory report and how the annual appropriations process underway in Congress affects agriculture. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Dean Proposes Putting Conservation Money in One Pot
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 30, 2015………. Money that Florida voters want to use for land and water conservation efforts would go into a single trust fund under a new Senate proposal, but lawmakers are still weeks away from deciding how they will use the money. Sen. Charlie Dean, an Inverness Republican who …