Efforts Underway for Aid Package After Hurricane

When lawmakers return to Washington D.C. this week, efforts will be underway to create an aid package for farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Michael. Tyron Spearman has the details. Efforts Underway for Aid Package after Hurricane Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Poultry Worker Safety Record Continues to Improve

Occupational injuries and illnesses in the poultry slaughter and processing workforce have fallen by 83 percent over the last 20 years, showcasing significant progress in workplace safety. According to the 2017 Injury and Illness Report released by the Department of Labor, the decline is continuing, which is a positive development for those navigating a difficult work environment in this industry. …

NMPF Urges Congress to Put Farmers First in Lame-Duck Session

Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), urged Congress to make passing a new farm bill a top priority in its lame-duck session that starts tomorrow, saying that dairy farmers harmed by low prices would benefit from the certainty and improvements likely to be part of the final law. “Given the sustained low prices dairy …

Hurricane Michael Alters U.S. Cotton Situation Quite a Bit

USDA is out with its new assessment of the U.S. cotton situation, taking into account the effects of Hurricane Michael. Gary Crawford has the details. Hurricane Michael Alters U.S. Cotton Situation Quite a Bit Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

WHIP Signup Ends Friday

Efforts continue to help Southeast producers affected by Hurricane Michael. But at the same time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to remind producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires last year, signup for assistance through the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program ends this Friday, Nov. 16. Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce says producers need to sign up now if …

Florida Ag Commissioner among Recounted Races

On Saturday, Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner ordered recounts in high-stakes races for not only Florida agriculture commissioner, but also the U.S. Senate and governor. According to a story from the News Service of Florida, the orders also included recounts in three legislative districts. State law requires “machine” recounts when the margins between candidates are 0.5 percent or less. …

Agri View: BFTP-Choosing a Career with a Profitable Future

In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about today’s high school graduate having the challenge of choosing a career with a profitable future, and why agriculture is the wise choice, in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Choosing a Career with a Profitable Future Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …

Fried Holds Narrow Lead Going Into Recount

Nikki Fried, the Democratic candidate for agriculture commissioner, led Republican Matt Caldwell by more than 3,000 votes as a recount neared in their race for the Cabinet seat, according to numbers posted on the state Division of Elections website. As of 10 a.m. Saturday, Fried had 4,025,824 votes, while Caldwell had 4,022,704. In all, 8,048,528 votes had been tallied, with …