Few Senators Mention Agriculture in Tax Bill Debate

The Senate-passed tax bill that the House must now either accept or reconcile with its own, would have a big-impact on agriculture. Yet, few Senators even mentioned agriculture in the days-long debate leading up to the early-morning Saturday vote. Agriculture was largely ignored in the marathon debate on the GOP Senate tax bill, that passed 51 to 49 with just …

2016 Peanut Crop Redeemed

The 2016 peanut crop is gone, as Tyron Spearman reports what was left has been redeemed. He also has an update on marketing numbers for the 2017 crop. 2016 Peanut Crop Redeemed 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 …

Farmers Receiving Census of Agriculture

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has begun mailing the 2017 Census of Agriculture to farmers across the nation, as once every five years, this survey aims to get a complete and accurate picture of American agriculture. Barbara Rater, census and survey director at NASS, said the census is aimed at getting a complete count of all farms, ranches and …

UF Professor Helps Write Latest Edition of Gold Standard Propagation Textbook

Growers, students and professors use this textbook across the world, and now a UF/IFAS environmental horticulture professor has helped write the new edition of what those in the industry and academia consider the Bible of propagation texts. Sandra Wilson is now the fifth author in the nearly 60-year history of the book, Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices. Wilson co-authored the …

NCBA President-elect Looks Forward to Annual Convention

The 2018 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show is not far away, as it will take place January 31 through February 2 in Phoenix, Arizona. NCBA President-Elect and California rancher, Kevin Kester, is looking forward to the annual event. NCBA President-elect Looks Forward to Annual Convention Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: FRESH! Recipe – FL Shrimp and Clams

Looking for a great seafood recipe to bring to your next tailgate or gathering? On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam is joined by Executive Chef Justin Timineri to share his latest recipe video, Florida Shrimp and Clams. FRESH! Recipe – FL Shrimp and Clams You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, and …

Thermal Wall for Garden Plants

Winter gardening can be difficult. But, Cathy Isom fills you in on how to keep growing your hearty garden vegetables outdoors even in the winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thermal Wall for Garden Plants As colder temperatures set in and winter makes its bitter cold appearance, who says you can’t grow all of those great …

Ag State Lawmakers Voice Concern Over Possible NAFTA Withdrawal

Ag State lawmakers continue to voice strong concern, even worry, that the U.S. may pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with dire consequences for home-state farmers and ranchers. The latest Department of Agriculture export forecast shows the importance of Canada and Mexico as the U.S.’s second and third-largest markets, respectively, and Secretary Sonny Perdue hails both, …

General Mills Contributes to National Wheat Foundation

General Mills has sent a contribution of $735,000 to the National Wheat Foundation. The funds are earmarked for the foundation to work with the Soil Health Partnership to advance adoption and implementation of soil health practices. The funds, equally distributed over the next three years, will be used to conduct soil health research on wheat farms and education outreach to …