Everett Griner talks about hurricane losses in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us about some of the agricultural losses suffered from the recent hurricanes in the southeast and Puerto Rico. Hurricane Losses 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 …
Pig Farmers Pay it Forward
Throughout each year, pig farmers give back to their community. Pork Checkoff public relations manager Claire Masker says that is especially evident during this time of the year. Giving For the second straight year, the Pork Checkoff has organized the #HamsAcrossAmerica campaign. Campaign Earlier this week, the National Pork Board, the Iowa Pork Producers Association, Smithfield Foods and PrairieFresh Premium …
Farmers to Receive 2017 Census of Agriculture
USDA’s 2017 Census of Agriculture forms will show up in farmers’ mailboxes soon. Tyron Spearman reports the national census is conducted by the National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) every five years and it’s extremely important that farmers take time to respond. Farmers to Receive 2017 Census of Agriculture Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Canadian Dairy Program Beginning to Negatively Affect Other Countries
Dairy has been a major sticking point between the U.S. and Canada during the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The issue may actually get worse as Canada is now sending subsidized milk powder to Mexico. Jaime Castaneda, senior vice president of strategic initiatives and trade with the National Milk Producers Federation says Canada is trying to have its cake …
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support for research, education, and extension projects that promote a safe, nutritious food supply. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick consuming contaminated foods or …
Financial Assistance Available to West Alabama Landowners Interested in Forestry Initiative
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone announced a collaborative effort to reach forestry landowners will continue in West Alabama. NRCS Alabama will partner with the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Federation of Southern Cooperatives (FSC), the Limited Resource Landowners Educational and Assistance Network (LRLEAN), and the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) to provide assistance to …
Valagro Attending Biostimulants World Congress in Miami
The 3rd Biostimulants World Congress is taking place this week in Miami, Florida. It’s an international scientific conference and trade show being held in the U.S. for the first time, and features leading agriculture companies and experts in the emerging field of biostimulants. As a global biostimulant and fertilizer company with recent expansion in the U.S., Valagro is one of the companies …
Peanut Program Working for Georgia Farmers
Work continues on many levels to craft the 2018 Farm Bill, including input from the peanut industry. Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director, Don Koehler, says they want the peanut program to stay as it is. Peanut Program Working for Georgia Farmers Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Dairy Producers Reminded of December 15 Deadline
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds dairy producers that December 15, 2017 is the deadline to enroll for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPP-Dairy). Additional flexibility was added this year which provides dairy producers the option of opting out of the program for 2018. In order to opt out, a producer should not sign up during the annual registration …
Houseplants for Air Quality
Cathy Isom tells you about the best houseplants to improve the air quality inside your home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Houseplants for Air Quality Beautiful green and crisp houseplants are known to elevate mood, enhance creativity, promote wellness and according to researchers at NASA, Associated Contractors of America and the American Society for Horticulture Science, certain …