From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, July 13, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Cherokee, Madison and Marshall counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. “Our hearts go out to those Alabama farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
USDA Would Oversee Mandatory GMO Labeling Program
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate’s biotech food labeling bill. And according to a story from Rod Bain, the Agriculture Department would have authority to implement and create regulations for a mandatory GMO labeling measure passed by Congress over the past week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Peanut Marketing Update
Farmer stock peanut contracts have returned to buying points as shellers are seeking to secure un-contracted peanuts that are likely in the government loan program. Tyron Spearman has more on that story along with information about FLEX contracts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
NMPF Offers Updated Tools to Help Dairy Farmers Enrolling in MPP
As of July 1st, dairy producers can enroll for 2017 coverage in the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy) through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). And to help producers with this, the National Milk Producers Federation has updated its Margin Protection Program website – futurefordairy.com. It has new materials to assist producers considering enrollment in the third year of the …
Livestock Groups Concerned with Proposed Organic Livestock Rule
USDA’s proposed organic livestock rule, “Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices” is of real concern for many in the livestock industry, and thus various organizations have come out against it. 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 …
National I Love Horses Day
Cathy Isom fills us in on why today is special for horse and equestrian lovers across the nation. Today is National I love Horses Day! 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, …
Labor Shortages
Everett Griner talks about farmers facing labor shortages in today’s Agri View. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Final Safety Net Provisions Implemented
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced that the final safety net provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill, which provide farmers and ranchers better protection from weather disasters, market volatility and other risk factors, are now in place. Tyron Spearman has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Findings of Critical Ecosystem Habitats Presented at International Conference
Two University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers will be among those presenting new data at a conference addressing mangrove ecosystems, which are critical for many things, including seafood habitat and erosion prevention. Todd Osborne and Rupesh Bhomia, both with the UF/IFAS soil and water sciences department, will make presentations at the Mangrove Macrobenthos Meeting in …
Two Weeks Left to Apply for Florida Pine Beetle Program
There are only two weeks left to apply with the Florida Forest Service for the Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program. This is for non-industrial private forest landowners. Applications need to be in by July 30. The program is available for non-industrial private forest landowners in 44 northern Florida counties and is supported through a grant from the USDA …