UF/IFAS Study Illustrates Value Floridians, Others Place on Springs

Thousands of people take the cool plunge into one or more of Florida’s 1,000-plus springs each year, and each person derives $20 to $43 in recreational value beyond their travel expenses per visit, a new University of Florida study shows. Springs are ideal destinations for swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, picnicking and diving, and they’re one of the oldest tourist attractions in …

China Language in USMCA Not Surprising

Language against trade talks with China in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is not surprising, according to a Chinese editorial. The South China Morning Post, an English language newspaper based in China, says the policy is perhaps the worst feature of the USMCA for Beijing, as it may become a template for future trade talks Trump holds with allies such as Japan, …

Canada Dairy Organization Turns Down Trudeau Meeting

Dairy Farmers of Canada have rejected a meeting request from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The organization rejected the meeting because of the “absence of details on measures to mitigate the impact of the concessions” made in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The agreement, which replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement, grants U.S. dairy more market access to Canada. Dairy Farmers …

USDA: Honey Bee Colony Number Steady

Elevated winter colony losses have not resulted in enduring declines in colony numbers, according to new data released by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Instead, the number of U.S. honey bee colonies is either stable or growing depending on the dataset being considered. USDA says at the state level, loss rates are uncorrelated with year-to-year changes in the number of …

Unique Succulent Garden Ideas

Cathy Isom lets you know how you can add a little magic, intrigue, and uniqueness to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Unique Succulent Garden Ideas Succulents are geometrical plants that can be used as a centerpiece, as a houseplant, as well as incorporated in edging and container gardens. They do well in dryer climates, require only …

Agri View: Growing World Record Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about growing vegetables where size does matter in today’s Agri View. Growing World Record Vegetables I don’t know who keeps up with it or how they find out, but I enjoy reading about the world’s biggest vegetables and where they are grown. The latest one I saw a farmer in England had produced an onion that weighed …

Livestock Shelters Open in Alabama in Preparation for Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael is expected to strike Florida’s Panhandle on Wednesday. In preparation for this intense storm, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Horse Council and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services to provide temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock, including horses and …

Perdue: USMCA Could Be Trade Template

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said trade talks and agreements are picking up. The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) could serve as a template moving forward with talks involving other countries. Perdue 1 on 1: USMCA Could be Trade Template Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Amazon Pushing for $15 Federal Minimum Wage

Online retail giant Amazon announced that it will be raising it’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. The company also said they will advocate for the federal minimum wage to follow suit, which would more than double the current rate. Amazon Pushing for $15 Federal Minimum Wage Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …