WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for 631 projects across the nation that will help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce their energy consumption and costs according to electrician perth, use renewable energy technologies in their operations and/or conduct Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Holmberg Citrus Nursery: “Ultimate Citrus Resets” Offer A Head Start
Holmberg Citrus Nursery structure spans 20 acres with plenty of room for expansion Doug Holmberg has been producing high-quality citrus resets for Florida citrus growers for more than half a century and has amassed one of, if not THE most extensive collections of citrus rootstocks and budwood trees in the industry at his remote Lithia, Florida citrus nursery location. Twenty …
Citrus Expo E-newsletter: GAPs for Processed Fruit; Exhibitor Prize
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter includes a preview of a seminar on Good Agricultural Practices for processed fruit, information on an exhibitor giveaway and more. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Citrus Expo Topic: GAPs for Processed Fruit
Future Implementation of Florida Citrus GAPs (good agricultural practices) for Processing Fruit will be a topic at Citrus Expo on August 14. Speaker Peter Chaires previews his presentation. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Economic Benefits from Visiting National Forests and Grasslands
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released findings of a visitor survey that shows U.S. Forest Service lands are great recreation destinations that provide health benefits to tourists and $11 billion in tourist spending to businesses and communities that serve the more than 160 million forest visitors. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
UF Study: Florida’s Ag and Natural Resources Industries Remain Strong
(GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida) — Florida’s agriculture, natural resources and related food industries provided a $104 billion impact on the state in 2011 and have continued to improve since the 2008 recession, according to a new University of Florida study. The study is the latest report from researchers in UF’s food and resource economics department — part of …
House Trying to Vote On Farm-only Farm Bill
The U.S. House is currently working up to a vote on what is being called a farm-only Farm Bill, as various discussions on both sides of the aisle have been taking place. Here are commnents made just a few minutes ago by Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
NCGA Urges House Passage on Split Farm Bill In Order to Get to Conference
WASHINGTON (July 11, 2013) — National Corn Growers Association President Pam Johnson released the following statement in response to the House of Representatives voting on the split version of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (2013 farm bill): Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
UFW Foundation Speaks on Immigration Reform
The United Farm Workers Foundation speaks up about immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. The United Farm Workers Foundation is urging the House to follow the Senate’s example and pass the immigration reform bill. Clarita Cortes is a Community Outreach Coordinator the UFW Foundation. She says immigration is vital for keeping the agriculture workforce available in California. Download Audio Click here …
Health Care Reform: FFVA Urges Farmers to Get Ready
Health care reform change forces postponement for FFVA meetings Wednesday 0703/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can …