Everett Griner talks about science protecting our food future 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
Brown Bag School Lunch Myths
Cathy Isom fills us in on what the food safety experts say about some common myths for those so-called brown bag lunches. 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 World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
USDA Designates 3 More Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Greene, Haralson and Morgan counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those …
USDA Designates Talladega County in Alabama as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Talladega County in Alabama as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, St. Clair and Shelby counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance …
UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day Is Next Week
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) wants to invite farmers to the annual University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton on September 7. GCC’s Richey Seaton says it’s a chance to learn more about how research dollars are being spent for both crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Loan Rates for 2016 Peanut Crop Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation has announced the 2016 crop loan rates for four types of peanuts. The 2014 Farm Bill established the national loan rate for peanuts at $355 per ton, which is unchanged from the previous Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Feeding Florida with Excess Food Grown by Producers
Last week the Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference was held near Orlando. The conference addressed key financial issues that growers and producers face. One of the speakers was Robin Safley, executive director of Feeding Florida, the state’s network of food banks. She told Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff that some excess food produced by Florida farmers is donated to food banks …
Florida Local Food Summit to be held September 8-10 in Orlando
From the Florida Local Food Summit: (GAINESVILLE, Fla.) – Florida Organic Growers, East End Market and Local Roots Distribution have partnered to host the second annual Florida Local Food Summit slated for Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 10 at East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive in Orlando and various other locations. The summit will be an opportunity for our …
The Cotton Board Recommends $70 Million Cotton Incorporated Budget to Secretary of Agriculture
From the Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – During its Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona The Cotton Board reviewed and voted to recommend Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2017 budget of $70 million to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Cotton Board also elected new Officers for the 2016/2017 Program Year. The $70 million budget and Research and Promotion Plan for 2017 will be …
Georgia Grown Moment – Being a Peanut Farmer
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Wes Shannon, a peanut farmer in Tift County, Georgia talks about some of the things that make him proud to produce one of Georgia’s top crops. 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 OverviewJune …