Meat Production Forecast is Lowered

USDA’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report notes in the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section that the forecast for total meat production in 2014 has been lowered from last month, as lower beef production in the fourth quarter more than offsets increased Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Food Scammers

Everett Griner talks about imposters invading Farmer’s Markets 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

Cotton Research on Saving Water for Laundry

Vikki Martin, Director of Quality Research and Product Evaluation for Cotton Incorporated, has information concerning their research efforts with water and laundering cotton products. Cindy Zimmerman 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 …

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Now Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $4.5 million in expected federal funding for the Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The grant, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will be awarded to …

Education Key to Consumer Appreciation of Seed and Seed Improvement

CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) today unveiled results of research commissioned by the seed industry revealing that consumers underappreciate the role of seed and seed improvement in our lives, until they are presented with specific examples of the environmental, economic and health benefits of seed. ASTA briefed members of the media during its …

Highlights of USDA December Reports

What did the latest USDA crop production reports, and supply and demand estimates, reveal? Rod Bain has the answer to that question. 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 …

Peanut Production Numbers

The latest numbers concerning peanut production are out, and Tyron Spearman has a look at those along with this week’s price information. 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 …

No Changes in December Citrus Crop Forecast

Mark Hudson reported the December citrus crop forecast from Washington D.C. today. There were no changes from the November forecast other than a slight change in the FCOJ yield. Download Audio USDA December Forecast Maturiity Test Results and Fruit Size form. (.pdf) The next USDA Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2014 at 12 noon. You will be able to hear the …

Cotton Production Forecast Down from Last Month

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released their December cotton production forecast today, and according to Angie Considine, the overall numbers dropped some from last month. 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 …

Beef Producer Proud of Checkoff

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Mike Dee of Dee River Ranch in Aliceville, Alabama is one producer who truly believes in the beef checkoff. 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 Funding …