The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on nominees to the Department of Agriculture next week. Committee leaders, Chairman Pat Roberts, and ranking minority member Debbie Stabenow announced plans to hold the hearing for Ted McKinney and Stephen Censky Tuesday, September 19th. Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association, was nominated by President Trump to serve as Deputy Secretary …
Roberts Wants Farm Bill to Target SNAP Fraud
Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts has indicated he wants to use the farm bill as a way to target fraud in the food stamp program. Bloomberg makes the interpretation from a statement by Roberts addressing quality control problems within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which the Chairman said: “any problems will need to be given a hard look” …
Agri View: Choice Preference of Beef
Everett Griner talks about the difference in the cuts of beef and where it comes from in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 or Beneficials …
Producers Affected by Hurricanes Granted Extra Time on Claims
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced special procedures to assist producers who lost crops or livestock or had other damage to their farms or ranches as a result of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Also, because of the severe and widespread damage caused by the hurricanes, USDA will provide additional flexibility to assist farm loan borrowers. “The impact is shocking and …
Florida Farm Bureau: Farm Families Slowly Recovering
The resilience of Florida’s farmers and ranchers is on full display in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. They are working to restore food and fiber production for this state and the nation, despite the widespread destruction of crops, buildings, fencing, and other property lost to wind and water damage. Like many other Floridians, farm families are contending with significant failures …
Putnam Says Citrus Industry Hard Hit by Irma
Florida’s already-struggling citrus industry “suffered serious and devastating losses” in Hurricane Irma, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said Wednesday after an aerial tour of groves in central and southwest parts of the state. “It’s still too early to know the full extent of the damage to Florida citrus,” Putnam said in a prepared statement. “But after touring groves on foot and …
Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut crop update. 09-13-17 Peanut Crop Update Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Update from Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture on Irma
Work continues to assess the damage from Hurricane Irma to crops in parts of Georgia. Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman was able to get an update from Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black concerning the damage and also found out that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Georgia later this week to tour some of the areas affected. …
NRCS Programs Help with Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts
For those affected by Hurricane Irma, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. For declared natural disasters that lead to imminent threats to life and property, NRCS can assist local government sponsors with the cost of implementing recovery efforts like debris removal and streambank stabilization to address natural resource concerns and …
Decision Made to Cancel FCA Heifer Sale
The 23rd annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Replacement Heifer Sale was scheduled to take place this Friday, September 15th. But according to FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley, due to Hurricane Irma, the decision was made this morning to cancel the sale. 09-13-17 Decision Made to Cancel FCA Heifer Sale Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …