The U.S. Department of Agriculture says direct payments made to farmers are expected to increase roughly 31 percent this year to $13.9 billion. Direct farm program payments are those paid directly by the U.S. Government to farmers and include fixed payments, crop price and revenue-based payments, and other payments such as Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Commission Shoots Down 2016 Bear Hunt
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER EASTPOINT, June 22, 2016………. Florida’s growing bear population will be out of the hunting crosshairs for this year. But a one-year pause may simply help the state build a better case for a hunt in 2017. After hours of objections from animal-rights advocates and support from hunters, the Florida Fish and …
Home Preserving
Everett Griner talks about home preserving foods increasing 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
Garden Décor
A good garden can and should be about a lot more than growing flowers or food. Cathy Isom tells us about some useful things besides plants that will spruce up your garden. 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 …
Peanut Price Rises
The price on peanuts from the 2015 crop has risen. Tyron Spearman has that information along with an update on what’s happening with the Argentina peanut crop. 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 …
ASTA New Leadership to Guide Future of Seed Industry
More than 470 seed industry professionals from across the nation gathered in Portland, Oregon June 18-22 for a joint Annual Convention of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and the Oregon Seed Association. ASTA’s Annual Convention brings together the association’s diverse membership to tackle the collective issues confronting the seed industry today. During the meeting, ASTA elected its 2016-2017 officer …
UF Survey Shows Most Floridians Want to Know More about Genetically Modified Foods
From the University of Florida/IFAS: By: Ashley McLeod GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While almost half of Floridians acknowledge buying genetically modified foods, a recent survey by the Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Florida reveals that most people want to know much more about those foods. “The study shows that Floridians believe they …
A Bright Spot in Citrus Production Forecasts
One category of citrus is showing production and acreage increases. And according to this story from Rod Bain, that is running counter to the trends for most citrus crops. 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 …
Pleased with House Vote to Block Meat Reduction Programs
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted by voice vote an amendment that would block meat reduction programs, including “Meatless Mondays” at the Department of Defense. Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, explains why it’s important for America’s servicemen and women to have access to high quality beef. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
A Little Bit of Progress in Lifting Trade Barriers with Cuba
The number two official at the Agriculture Department says U.S. farmers may be one step closer to seeing trade restrictions with Cuba lifted. Gary Crawford has the first part of the story. 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 …