In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have the latest numbers concerning cotton and peanut acreage estimates, information for dairy producers who can now enroll for 2017 coverage in the Margin Protection Program, we talk drones, persimmons Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending July 1st, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio **This report will not be issued next week due to markets being closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.** Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has an update on how the 2016 peanut crop, here in the Southeast, and in other growing areas is faring at this time. 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 …
Dairy Producers Can Now Enroll in Margin Protection Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that dairy producers can now enroll for 2017 coverage in the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). FSA Administrator Val Dolcini explains how the program works. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Farmers Slow to Adopt Drone Technology
An expert says drones could help farmers improve the bottom line, but there are obstacles to adoption of the technology. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …
U.S. Meat Export Prospects to China Remain Strong
Despite China’s new dietary guidelines, U.S. meat export prospects remain strong. Joe Schuele has the story. 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
What’s Up and What’s Down in Planted Acreage This Year
Thursday, USDA released their June planted acreage reports with numbers coming our on a variety of crops. So Rob Johansson, USDA Chief Economist, gives us a quick review of what crops are seeing less acreage this season and what crops are seeing more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Senate to Vote on GMO Labeling Bill Wednesday
U.S. Senate leadership has scheduled a vote next week on ending debate on the GMO labeling bill. The cloture vote is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, according to the Senate schedule. The bill needs 60 votes for approval to end debate and head for final passage, before moving to the House of Representatives. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Persimmon Comeback
Everett Griner talks about why the persimmon is making a comeback 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
As Drought Threatens, Bay’s Fate Could Rest with U.S. Supreme Court
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By MARGIE MENZEL THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE……….A special master of the U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled a trial for Oct. 31 in Florida’s lawsuit against Georgia over the river system they share — and with the latest in a series of droughts threatening, downstream users say the fate of the Apalachicola Bay could well be …