Canada is exploring retaliatory options after the Donald Trump administration announced tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber last month. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (true-doh) is exploring ways to push back against the United States, although what options Canada is considering remain unclear. A trade official from Canada called the move normal, according to Politico. The remarks came after Trudeau over …
Agri View: Modern Farming Machines
Everett Griner talks about how modern farming machines make a difference for farmers in today’s Agri View. Agriculture is one of the most mechanized industries in all of America. At one time all a farmer needed was a good strong mule, a plow and a few hand tools. Today, many farms have over a million dollars of equipment in their …
Adam Putnam Returns to Roots to Start Governor’s Race
by Lloyd Dunkelberger The News Service of Florida Standing in front of a huge Florida flag covering the stately pillars of a century-old county courthouse with orange crates on the steps, Republican Adam Putnam on Wednesday used a combination of small-town nostalgia, conservative politics and a deep knowledge of his home state to launch his gubernatorial campaign. “I can’t imagine …
Collection of Peanut Lines
Tyron Spearman has information about a large collection of peanut lines that many in the industry may not be aware of. From: USDA Agricultural Research Service Research Project: Preservation and Maintenance of the U.S. Peanut Germplasm Collection Location: Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit Project Number: 6046-21000-011-25-R Project Type: Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement Start Date: Nov 1, 2016 End Date: …
May Wheat, Cotton and Potato Crop Production
2017 Winter Wheat Production Down 25 Percent From 2016/Hay Stocks Down 3 Percent United States winter wheat production is forecast at 1.25 billion bushels, down 25 percent from 2016. As of May 1, the yield is forecast at 48.8 bushels per acre, down 6.5 bushels from last year’s record yield of 55.3 bushels per acre. State level data for Alabama, …
First Loans Awarded in the Rural Energy Savings Program
Acting Deputy Under Secretary Roger Glendenning announced that USDA is providing zero-interest loan website to two rural energy providers to help business and residential customers lower energy use and costs. “Funding commercial, farm and residential energy efficiency investments supports rural economies,” Glendenning said. “These investments save money for consumers, create jobs in the community and help energy providers better manage …
May Citrus Crop Forecast Has Small Changes
Mark Hudson of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service issued the May 2017 citrus crop forecast. Florida forecast: United States forecast: Florida Oranges All Oranges The 2016-2017 Florida all-orange forecast is up 1 million boxes to 68 million boxes. The total includes 33 million boxes of the non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, and Navel varieties) and 35 …
Final 2016 Cotton Crop Numbers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) has released the final production figures from the 2016 cotton crop. Bianca Pruneda with NASS in Washington, D.C., reports that the crop was up 33 percent from the previous year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
ASTA Hosts Meeting to Discuss Palmer Amaranth, other Weed Issues
On May 9, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) hosted a meeting of grower groups, seed companies, and state government officials to discuss a collaborative approach to addressing Palmer amaranth and other weed seed issues. The meeting, which took place in Des Moines, Iowa, served as a productive information-exchange and strategic dialog about potential short- and long-term solutions. “Weeds like …
Florida Producer Pleased with Beef Checkoff
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking once again with Southeast producers about their beef checkoff and the various ways it has been instrumental. And in this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Okeechobee, Florida rancher Flint Johns said he pleased with all the checkoff does. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …