President Donald Trump’s budget is expected to be released on Tuesday and it’s still not known if or how much the president is expected to cut from farm subsidies and other programs that serve rural areas. Early press reports indicate that farm subsidies will be part of $1.7 trillion in proposed cuts to mandatory spending. House Ag Committee Chair Mike …
Farmers Nervous About NAFTA Renegotiation
A large part of rural America voted in favor of Donald Trump during the recent presidential election. An Associated Press report says rural voters were drawn to Trump’s ideas on reducing environmental regulations, increasing law enforcement, and redoing health care. But farmers are looking on nervously as the White House announced last week it intends to renegotiate the North American …
Agri View: Peanut Butter-A Requested Food Donation
Everett Griner talks about the many reasons peanut butter is a great, requested, food donation in today’s Agri View. Except for a small number of people who are allergic to peanuts, peanut butter is one of the most requested foods by organizations that work to feed hungry people. No food-contributing organization is more helpful to meeting the needs …
Pasture Management series offered in Crestview and DeFuniak Springs
Walton and Okaloosa Counties are offering a class on managing pastures for hay and grazing. 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
Giving Gardeners Information on Potting Media for Trees and Shrubs
With spring here, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Alabama have some timely advice for gardeners and homeowners who buy shrubs or trees. Their insight comes from a cooperative study with Auburn University scientists focused on the effects of pine bark and other types of potting media used with many potted shrubs and woody ornamentals. Pine bark is considered …
Peanut Industry Attends Food Summit
Folks attending a recent Food Summit were able to learn the latest from the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …
Agriculture Department Hit By Data Breach
From News Service of Florida Nearly 500 people may have had their Social Security numbers obtained in a data breach at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Also, the names of 16,190 concealed-weapon license holders — out of more than 1.75 million in the state — may have been acquired in the hack. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has …
April Milk Production Up 2% from April 2016
The nation’s dairy herd continues to expand. And as Gary Crawford reports, milk production is rising and experts project continued increases into next year. 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 …
Alabama Lawmakers Pass Several Ag Bills
The 2017 Alabama legislative session wrapped up last Friday, and Leigha Cauthen with the Alabama Agribusiness Council says several ag bills saw passage this session. And Leigha also wants to remind everyone about the Alabama Agribusiness Council’s annual meeting coming up June 25-27 in Orange Beach. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Looking at a Banner Year for Georgia Grown
The Georgia Grown program, through the Georgia Department of Agriculture, continues to grow each year. And according to Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black, 2017 is no exception, as he invites folks to be sure to see the many products that will be available at the various farmers’ markets this year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …