The Biden Administration this week provided $50 million in grants for schools to invest in new food service equipment that will allow them to continue serving nutritious meals. The funding adds to the $30 million equipment grants the administration gave schools earlier this year. The announcement comes during National School Lunch Week, as designated by President Joe Biden. The added …
More Numbers from USDA Crop Report
Tyron Spearman runs through more numbers from Wednesday’s USDA crop reports. 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
Senator Rubio Tours Florida Citrus Groves Damaged by Hurricane Ian
Prior to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) initial citrus forecast presented during a luncheon at Putnam Ranch in Zolfo Springs, Florida, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), joined by Congressional members Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Scott Franklin (R-FL), toured citrus groves devastated by Hurricane Ian. Sen. Rubio explained to AgNet Media what he saw during those tours. And Rubio explained what …
2023 Hemp Applications Now Being Accepted in Alabama
Alabama hemp growers, processors/handlers and universities can now apply for an industrial hemp license from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). Applications are now being accepted online only through the Kelly Registration System. In 2016, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act, Section 2-8-380 Code of Alabama 1975, tasking ADAI with the development of a licensing and inspection …
Florida Ag Expo is Less Than a Month Away
While AgNet Media’s thoughts and prayers continue to be with Florida’s agriculture community as it rebuilds and recovers from Hurricane Ian, the company has made the decision to proceed with the Florida Ag Expo as scheduled. The hope is that the Expo will serve as a positive event to bring growers together during this difficult time. And here’s a reminder the event …
NCBA Sees Wins as Stopping Bad Ideas
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) says stopping bad ideas for them, is a ‘win’…and their CEO Colin Woodall says NCBA’s been busy trying to do that. Woodall says sometimes winning isn’t passing things, but stopping them, including burdensome greenhouse gas reporting. “Such as being able to fight back against the SEC rule…in things such as, making sure that legislation was not …
September Combine Sales Grew, Tractors Fell
Combine harvester sales grew in September for the U.S. market, but total tractors sales fell. According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), total U.S. ag equipment unit sales stayed above the 5-year average for the second month since April 2022. U.S. self-propelled combine sales for the month grew 6.6 percent, slowing the previous month’s gains. The unit …
A Couple of Surprises in USDA’s New Crop Production Report
There are a couple of small surprises in USDA’s new crop production report. Gary Crawford has the details. 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
Peanuts Power a Healthy Routine
How you can power through your day with peanuts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fall is a great time for children and adults to get back into a regular schedule, including a healthy eating routine. One easy, inexpensive, and tasty ingredient for overall health and wellness is peanuts. The Peanut Institute says peanuts are a versatile, plant-based protein …
Florida Ag Producers Impacted by Hurricane Ian May be Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program Assistance
Agricultural producers who suffered severe damage from Hurricane Ian, may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). But, to be eligible, USDA approval is required before producers can begin repair efforts. Deborah Tannebaum, State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Florida, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what land is …