Today’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and from a cotton farmer meeting. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Southern Peanut Farmers Federation Opposes changes in 2014 Farm Bill
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: June 11, 2014 – Washington, D.C.- The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) joined other farm organizations in signing a letter encouraging lawmakers to oppose all amendments to the Fiscal Year 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill that may harm the new 2014 Farm Bill law. The SPFF is comprised of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, the Florida …
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ASA Hails Senate Passage of Waterways Bill Conference Report
From the American Soybean Association: ST. LOUIS (May 22, 2014) – The American Soybean Association welcomed today’s passage by the Senate of the conference report of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The report, which passed the House overwhelmingly earlier in the week, contains several of ASA’s key policy priorities. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
UF/IFAS Researchers Praised for Scientific Efforts in Seventh Awards Night
This is a release from the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — High-quality scientific research was again in the spotlight as the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences held its annual research awards program May 14 at the Harn Museum. The event brought together dozens of UF/IFAS faculty members, graduate students and stakeholders from around the state. …
USDA Announces First Citrus Greening Funding Allocations and Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2014– United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $1.5 million in funding to expand bio-control efforts to fight Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Orange Forecast Climbs 300,000 Boxes
Mark Hudson of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service delivered the May citrus crop forecast. For Florida, the forecast for already harvested non-Valencia oranges climbed 300,000 boxes to 53.3 million boxes; the Valencia orange forecast was unchanged at 57 million boxes. The California forecast had no changes from April. USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast The USDA/NASS May Maturity Test and Fruit Size …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Fresh From Florida Partners with Corn Growers
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about his department’s partnership with the Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida to air two TV spots – featuring Florida sweet corn – in New York, Indiana and North Carolina. View the spots by clicking on Sweet Corn on Cob with BBQ Butter; and Sweet Corn & Avocado …
USDA Announces New Landmark Conservation Initiatives
ORRTANNA, Pa., May 1, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that applications are now being accepted for new, landmark conservation initiatives created by the 2014 Farm Bill. The programs will provide up to $386 million to help farmers restore wetlands, protect working agriculture lands, support outdoor recreation activities and boost the economy. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Two new citrus cultivars among 13 approved by UF/IFAS
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two new citrus cultivars with high industry interest are among 13 recently approved for release by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …