Not many people see trees as an American crop, but America grows more trees than any other country. America supplies more wood for building than anywhere else. We plant 2.5 billion trees a year. Over half of the woodland in America is in the South. Most of it is privately owned. The rest belongs to the government. Everett Griner talks about …
Avocado: Healthy Fats
A survey by the Hass Avocado Board reveals that 25 percent of American consumers do not understand the difference between good and bad dietary fats. And, the same percentage of respondents admitted they do not really pay attention to this type of information. Cathy Isom tells us about the surprising number of American consumers still confused about the good and …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 4
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Lighting the Capitol Christmas Tree, agriculture and climate change, and the connection between soil and space. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Cattle Rustling
Cattle rustling. You may have thought it vanished with John Wayne or Roy Rogers. It hasn’t. It is still happening today. Ranchers are having problems with rustlers stealing their calves. People are stealing the calves for food. Everett Griner talks about the authorities ramping up their efforts to catch the thieves in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Annie’s Project
Today Cathy Isom fills us in on the new changes on the world wide web for the program designed to empower women in Agriculture. Many farm and ranch women in the United States take part in an educational program called Annie’s Project. Its mission is to empower farm women to be better business partners through networks and by managing and …
Satsuma Oranges
It looks like the satsuma orange is making a comeback. The small, tasty orange was never a big part of the citrus industry. It was grown mostly in North Florida and South Alabama. It also had a ready market. Around 1935, a devastating freeze killed most of the trees, and the crop just vanished. Everett Griner talks about this quaint …
Heifer Gift
Get into the holiday spirit and make gift-giving easy, festive and fun, but also with a focus on helping families improve their lives with livestock and training. Cathy Isom tells us about the gift that not only gives, but can transform a family this holiday season, Heifer International. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Swiss Cheese
There are over 400 kinds of cheese in the world. One of the most popular is Swiss cheese. It got the name because it was first made in Switzerland. It is special and different. It is difficult to make. In the beginning Swiss farmers drove their cattle high into the Alps. They tended their herds for six months and made …
Roses for the Holiday
Golden Valley Roses in California has reinvented the wheel when it comes to how they grow mini rose trees. Cathy Isom tells us about a rose farmer’s 10-inch-tall creation. A new take on an old bloom. After taking a turn inside, these specimens can be planted outside for ongoing enjoyment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Climate Change Report – USDA
USDA Report Warns Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global Food Security PARIS, Dec. 2, 2015 — Climate change is likely to impede progress on reducing undernourishment around the world in the decades ahead, according to a major scientific assessment released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on global food security and its implications for the United …