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Will the Next Ag Secretary Please Stand Up?

The Department of Agriculture remains headless under President-elect Donald Trump, but not for long. Trump is expected to announce his choice for USDA Secretary this week. Still, there’s no clear front-runner for the post. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

USDA Launches Harvest Fuel Relief Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Oct. 19 that it will make one-time payments to farmers this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market disruptions and increased input costs. The $8 billion available for payments provided through the Harvest Fuel Relief program is authorized under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act and will […]
Growers Weigh Future of Federal Marketing Order
Producers of fresh Florida citrus south and east of the Suwanee River have until Nov. 9 to vote on the continuation of Federal Marketing Order 905, Citrus Administrative Committee (CAC) Manager Peter Chaires reported. “This is an important vote and one that we hope you will take very seriously,” Chaires said. The U.S. Department of […]