Environmental Groups Seek Clean Water Language in Farm Bill

Environmental groups want clean water regulations in the farm bill. A coalition of environmental groups penned a letter to the farm bill conference committee with suggestions the coalition claims will “help address the challenges facing the nation’s drinking water supplies.” There have already been several victims of water contamination in the country that professionals who offer camp lejeune water contamination …

Agri View: Boll Weevil Battle Nearly Over

Everett Griner talks about the battle against the Boll Weevil is nearing its end in today’s Agri View. Everett fills us in about what area of the country is still battling the weevil. Boll Weevil Battle Nearly Over You know, cotton is one of the oldest crops grown in this country. Especially in the southern states. It was one of …

Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue unveiled a new webpage featuring information about the importance of rural e-Connectivity and the ways the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing to help deploy high-speed broadband infrastructure in rural America. “Rural high-speed broadband e-Connectivity is as important for economic development as rail, roads, bridges and airports – and as vital as the buildouts of …

NPB to Conduct New Shell Out Campaign

The National Peanut Board (NPB) will be conducting a new version of their Shell Out campaign. Tyron Spearman has the details. NPB to Conduct New Shell Out Campaign 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 …

NCC on Support for Cotton Growers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced details for their tariff mitigation plan to help farmers and ranchers in response to the retaliatory tariffs other countries have put in place against U.S. agricultural exports. Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council (NCC), has more information on how the program will work for U.S. cotton growers. …

Atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Confirmed in Florida

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced that it is working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of cattle, in a six-year-old, mixed-breed beef cow in Florida. This animal never entered slaughter channels and at no time presented a risk to the food supply, …

Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes

The National Pork Producers Council commended the Trump administration for providing assistance to America’s farmers suffering from the ongoing trade disputes with China, Mexico and other nations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced details of a $12 billion aid package for U.S. agriculture, including a nearly $559 million purchase of pork for federal nutrition assistance and child nutrition programs, …

Caldwell, Fried Ready to Battle for Agriculture Commissioner

State Rep. Matt Caldwell topped a four-way Republican primary for agriculture commissioner Tuesday, while lawyer and medical-marijuana lobbyist Nikki Fried had an easier time emerging from a field of three Democrats to become her party’s nominee for the Cabinet post. The two will now go head-to-head in November to replace term-limited Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, who lost a bid for …

Seldom Thought About but Easy to Grow

Are you a gardner looking for something with endless production, and, easy to grow? Cathy Isom tells you just how easy it is to grow garlic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Seldom Thought About but Easy to Grow Garlic is one of those foods that, as gardeners, we don’t necessarily think about a lot, but, as cooks, we …