Tyron Spearman tells us about the new officers elected at the American Peanut Council winter conference recently held in Atlanta, Georgia. Otis Lee Johnson was elected as Chairman of the Board. Tyron also gives us news their updated budget approval for the upcoming year and upcoming USA Peanut Congress dates and locations for 2016 and 2017. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Trade Talks and Cuba
Everett Griner talks about U.S. and Cuban agriculture officials talking trade in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending December 11th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio 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 …
Vilsack on the COOL Requirements for Beef and Pork
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement regarding the language in the omnibus bill repealing the country of origin labeling requirements for beef and pork products. “The omnibus bill repealed the country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for muscle cuts of beef and pork, and ground beef and pork. Effective immediately, USDA is not enforcing the COOL requirements …
Feds Say Pipelines Would Have Limited Environmental Impact
From: News Service of Florida Staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a report Friday that said hundreds of miles of pipelines that would deliver natural gas to Florida would have a relatively limited environmental impact. The report is an important step for the Sabal Trail pipeline, which would run from Alabama to Osceola County, and the Florida Southeast …
Keeping Christmas Trees Fresh
To keep your holiday tree merry and bright even past Christmas, there are a few things you can do to make that happen. Today Cathy Isom gives us some helpful tips to keep our Christmas tree in tip top shape throughout the holiday season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the sky? “Studying Earth is just like studying the planets. Earth is a planet, and it’s the most amazing planet we know. It’s the only one we know that has life …
Black Rice
Everett Griner talks about the new popularity of black rice in today’s Agri View. Rice is not one of the most favorite foods in America. It is however one of the most consumed foods in the world. When you hear the word “rice” you think of one of the tiny white seeds in a cellophane bags. The fact is rice …
Picking a Christmas Tree
Whether you prefer a fresh Christmas tree cut right from the farm, or plucked from the grocery store parking lot, there’s an art in picking out the perfect holiday tree. Cathy Isom has some pointers on choosing the perfect holiday tree. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Sen. Negron Backs Latest Everglades Funding
From: News Service of Florida Sen. Joe Negron, a Stuart Republican next in line to become Senate president, filed a bill Thursday that could direct to South Florida water projects a quarter of the money approved by voters to annually go into statewide water and land preservation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …