From the Alabama Farmers Federation: A Marshall County grain, soybean and beef cattle business was named Alabama’s 2015 Farm of Distinction at the Alabama Farm-City Awards April 2 in Birmingham. Rickey Cornutt of Cornutt Farms near Boaz has been farming most of his life, but he said he’s never enjoyed it more than the last few years. “I’ve always wanted …
Dietary Guidelines Already Being Criticized
We are hearing a lot of concerns about the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the new upcoming version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is being panned before it has even been written. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
GMO Issue
Everett Griner talks about how labeling of GMO crops is still a problem 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
Tax Preparation Tips
No time left to do it yourself? Today Cathy Isom tells us what we need to know before hiring someone else to prepare your taxes. 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 …
Fresh From Florida Promotes Grapefruit Cocktails in South Korea
FDACS news release TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Starting April 1, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will continue its partnership with Outback Steakhouse restaurants in South Korea to promote “Fresh From Florida” grapefruit on their spring/summer menu with a red grapefruit cocktail. The promotions at Outback and with other retail partners in South Korea helped Florida grapefruit sales to …
Frequent Citrus Irrigation Important in the Face of HLB
University of Florida scientist Brian Boman discusses the importance of frequent irrigation, especially in the face of HLB. 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, …
Beef Industry Issues and Reputation Management
Cattle producers are familiar with the beef checkoff and the many things it does. But there is a part of the checkoff that keeps track of issues behind the scenes. Season Solorio is the executive director of issues and reputation management for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association on behalf of the beef checkoff. She explains what they do. Download Audio …
Citrus Horticulturist Wanted
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is seeking a citrus horticulturist for the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. Get the details. 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 …
Do Not Set Numbers in Prospective Plantings Report in Stone
According to the numbers in USDA’s Prospective Plantings report that came out this week, cotton acreage will be down, peanuts up, corn acreage down, while soybeans will be up. But Gary Crawford reports that one USDA official says those numbers could end up being quite a bit different from what farmers actually plant. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Citrus Industry This Week: Diaprepes and HLB; Growers’ Institute Preview
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report on the relationship between Diaprepes and HLB as well as a preview of next week’s Citrus Growers’ Institute. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …