The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced they’ve begun mailing ballots to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country for the 2016 FSA County Committee elections. Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini explains the significance of producer-elected FSA County Committees and some of the duties and services they provide to farmers and ranchers in their area. Download Audio Producers …
Cotton Picking
Everett Griner talks about cotton picking, imports and exports 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
Avocado Consumption
Cathy Isom tells us why Americans are eating more than double the amount of avocados, compared to a decade ago, and the creative way they’re adding them to meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
PLC and ARC Signups Underway
Signup is underway for USDA’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs at your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Tyron Spearman reports this is for those interested in enrolling for the 2017 crop year. Download Audio For more details regarding these programs, go to www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Florida NRCS Holding State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will conduct a State Technical Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday, November 15 in Gainesville. State conservationist Russell Morgan says this meeting is being held to assist agricultural producers in meeting their land management goals while protecting our natural resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Georgia Cattlemen Pleased with Regional Roundups
The annual Regional Roundups held by the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) wrapped up recently, and according to GCA’s executive vice president, Will Bentley, the association was pleased with how the meetings turned out. 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 …
Alabama Looking Ahead to 2017 Beef Checkoff Plans
While the beef checkoff continues with various programs here in 2016, plans are already being made for 2017. In the weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the association held a recent meeting laying out plans for next year’s checkoff activities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Florida Beef Council Preparing for Big Event
The Florida Beef Council recently took part in a luncheon in preparation for a big event coming up next spring. In the weekly report, Ashley Hughes explains how the beef checkoff is involved. 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 …
Cotton Harvest Pace Varies
Cotton harvest nationally is going at about the same rate as a year ago, but the pace varies greatly among regions. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio According to USDA, as of this past weekend, Alabama cotton growers had harvested Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Deadline Approaching for 2016 National Beef Quality Audit Producer Survey
Beef producers from every segment of the industry are being reminded the deadline to participate in a survey that will help establish a benchmark and course for the beef industry for 2017 and beyond is nearing. November 18 is the date when the Producer Survey of the checkoff-funded 2016 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) needs to be completed. This survey …