While farm bill discussions are already taking place at all levels, there are still issues that need to be discussed before a new bill can be put together. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley, looks at the main priorities they are working on for growers right now. Play audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Value of 2016 Peanut Crop
According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the value of the 2016 peanut crop at farm level saw a decrease from 2015. Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Play 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 …
Developing Blackberry Varieties with Growers in Mind
Collaborative research is leading to new types of blackberries with potential to expand markets for growers. Rod Bain has the details. Play 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 or Beneficials …
Georgia Producer Knows Value of Beef Checkoff
We told you recently that the latest survey indicates producer support of the National Beef Checkoff program remains strong. And in this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Mark Stalvey from Hahira, Georgia is one producer who sees the value of the checkoff. Play audio To learn more about your beef checkoff …
Data Collection Underway for Prospective Plantings Report
The annual prospective plantings report comes out on March 31, but right now Agriculture Department statisticians are gathering information from farmers that will give everyone a better idea of upcoming planted acreage and crop production. Gary Crawford has the story. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Branstad, Grassley, say no Backroom Ethanol Deal in The Works
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says there is no backroom deal to make changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard. Branstad, the U.S. Ambassador to China nominee, said he is aware of reports of a deal, but has been assured by the White House the rumors “are not true,” according to the Des Moines Register. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Large Family Farms Continue to Dominate U.S. Agricultural Production
Nearly all farms in the U.S. are designated as family farms, according to new data by the Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. USDA found that in 2015, farms designated as family farms accounted for 99 percent of U.S. farms and 89 percent of production. On family farms, the principal operators and their relatives, by blood or marriage, own more …
National Farmers Union Cautions Against Health Care Changes
The National Farmers Union is urging caution against potential impacts federal health care reforms may have in rural America. The Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, was unveiled Monday night. 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 …
Ag Economy Barometer Retracts from January High
The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer for February dipped compared the January reading. Organizers of the index say the overall producer sentiment reading dipped to 134 compared to 153 a month earlier, 19 points below the record high recorded in January. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Unwelcome Laws
Everett Griner talks about states passing unwelcome farm laws in today’s Agri View. 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026