Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA wants to treat all producers “equitably” under the across-the-board government spending cuts known as sequestration. 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 …
Not eggs-actly
Everett Griner talks about avian flu affecting the economy 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
First National Goal to Reduce Food Waste
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2015 — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy announced the United States’ first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50-percent reduction by 2030. As part of the effort, the federal government will lead a new partnership with charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, the …
Rural Home-ownership – Part 1
Today Cathy Isom fills us in on how the USDA is supporting home-ownership in rural America. Download Audio USDA Rural Development operates over fifty financial assistance programs for a variety of rural applications. For more information on these programs click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Hoping for Peanut Exports to Pick Up / Introducing Peanuts to Infants
Peanut growers and others in the industry really hope exports to other countries pick up soon. Tyron Spearman has that story, along with information about how peanuts are being introduced to infants and why. Exports: Download Audio Infants: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Beef Checkoff is a Small Investment for the Return
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Brad Etheridge from Williston, Florida says the checkoff is just a small investment for the many benefits gained from it. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Florida Rancher Pleased with NRCS Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is reminding Florida farmers and ranchers that applications are being taken until December 18 for financial and technical assistance through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program for fiscal year 2016 funding. Florida rancher Jim Russakis is one person who is pleased with ACEP and how the program has worked for his operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
Alabama Announces Signup Batching Date for RCPP
Acting State Conservationist for USDA’s-Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, Kurt Simon, has more information about the signup batching date for a project which focuses on improving water quality and quantity through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Beef Teaching Unit Ground Breaking
The University of Florida broke ground last week for the $3.6 million renovation of the UF/IFAS Beef Teaching Unit. This year, the Legislature allotted $1 million toward the renovation of the facility and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association played a major role in the allocation of those funds. We spoke with professor and chair of the UF/IFAS animal sciences department, Geoff …
Georgia Growers Learn More about Cotton Bolls
University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Agronomist Jared Whitaker talked about cotton bolls and what to watch for before defoliating that crop during last week’s UGA Cotton-Peanut Research Tour, sponsored in part by the Georgia Cotton Commission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …