ASTA Supports Proposed Resolution to Patchwork of State Labeling Regulations

March 25: American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andrew W. LaVigne released the following statement on the introduction of the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act: “The American Seed Trade Association is pleased the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act establishes uniform rules and a national certification program for foods that have been produced with Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Optimistic with New Peanut Research

Tyron Spearman reports today that there is optimism concerning peanut research efforts. 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

New Option for Vaccinating against Pneumonia Caused by M. haemolytica

From Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.: ST. JOSEPH, Mo., (Mar. 25, 2015) — Pneumonia has always been a concern for dairy producers and Mannheimia haemolytica (M. haemolytica, formerly called Pasteurella haemolytica) is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in cattle.1 Exposure to respiratory viruses, coupled with reduced immunity caused by overcrowding, new herd additions, transportation, ventilation insufficiencies and sudden weather …

Progress Being Made on Long-Term HLB Solutions

University of Florida Entomologist Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski gives a summary report on discoveries being made and progress toward HLB solutions. She was among the speakers who made presentations at the recent HLB Grower Day at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Comments Needed for 2015 Dietary Guidelines

We told you yesterday that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was one of well over 70 groups represented at a public meeting to make comments on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts explains where things stand in this overall process. Download Audio To make comments click here. Sponsored …

Sugar Association Raises Concerns about Dietary Guidelines

The Sugar Association questioned the 2015 Dietary Guidelines process during testimony delivered at a public meeting Tuesday in Bethesda, Maryland. 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 …

NFU Maintains Sugar Policy Support at Annual Conference

During the National Farmers Union annual convention last week, part of their updated policy portfolio included support for America’s sugar farmers and the policy on which they depend. 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 …

Eat Your Veggies

Everett Griner talks about how fruit and vegetable consumption is varying 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

Florida Senate Adopts Parts of House Water Policy

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2015………. The House’s business-friendly approach to protecting Lake Okeechobee has been added to the Senate’s plan for new water policies for the state. The Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved changes to its Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Edible Flowers as Part of Your Plate

There are several flower species that are not only edible but also delicious, and that can be prepared and used in many ways. Cathy Isom talks about some of these in the first of her two part series on edible flowers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …