Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services launched a new website today, www.MyFloridaGulfSafe.com, as part of a multi-faceted public awareness campaign to assure consumers that Florida Gulf seafood is safe and plentiful. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Specialty Crops & Farm Bill: Congressional Hearing
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jean Schmidt, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture, held an audit hearing to examine specialty crop programs. This is the third hearing in the series on farm policy that is designed to provide Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Canada Seals South Korean Trade Deal, US Stalls on FTA
Here is a news release from NCBA: WASHINGTON (July 28, 2011) – Yesterday, June 27, 2011, South Korea and Canada agreed to conditions that would result in the resumption of beef exports from Canada to Korea. Korea reportedly will allow Canadian bone-in beef from cattle less than 30 months age. This action would officially conclude South Korea’s eight-year-old ban on …
Citrus Industry eNews: FCC Changes; Processors Aid HLB Efforts
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Quality Containerized Citrus Trees 352-472-9185 LEGISLATIVE WATCH Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark Discusses Actions in Wake of Legislative Changes Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
GIPSA Rulemaking Process Broken
Here is a NCBA Opinion Editorial by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas: As a lifelong cattle producer, I’m well aware that even small changes in government regulations can have a big impact back on the ranch. I hear from livestock producers every day on a wide variety of issues affecting their ability to produce high quality, affordable meat. In …
USDA Funds Projects to Advance Pest and Disease Management
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $50 million, provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill, for projects that prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten U.S. agriculture and the environment. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
AL Webcast to Discuss Resources for Poultry Producers
Montgomery, AL — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, in cooperation with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Alabama Department of Emergency Management, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, USDA Farm Services Agency and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service will host a webinar Friday, May 20, from 10 a.m. until noon for poultry and …
USDA Awards Additional MAP Funds to USMEF
USDA announced today they will be awarding an additional $1 million of FY2011 Market Access Program funds to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Cabinet Members meet with Families and Officials in Alabama & Mississippi
WASHINGTON-Following the President’s commitment on Friday that the federal government would do everything possible to help families and communities recover from the deadly tornados and severe storms that struck the southeast earlier this week, several members of his Cabinet are in Alabama and Mississippi today. They are there to meet with families affected by the storms, as well as meet …
Dyan Kennedy Retires from AL Dept of Ag
This past Friday was the last day for a long time employee with the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, as Dyan Kennedy has retired after 33 years. She has been known for providing Southeast AgNet with the weekly Alabama Livestock Market report. A retirement party was held as she received a special plaque from Commissioner John McMillan, and I …