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, helping birds, not enough snow and Black History Month. 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, …
Georgia Producer is National Outstanding Young Farmer Finalist
Christopher and Ginger Martin from Hawkinsville, Georgia are one of ten finalists for the 2015 National Outstanding Young Farmers awards which will be presented this weekend in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Download Audio Click here to learn more about the National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Profitability?
Everett Griner talks about agriculture profitability…and who cares 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
NCGA: Goodlatte Bill “a huge step backward” for Energy Independence
From the National Corn Growers Association: WASHINGTON (Feb. 4, 2015) — Today, Reps. Bob Goodlatte, Jim Costa, Steve Womack, and Peter Welch re-introduced the RFS Reform Act. Chip Bowling, president of the National Corn Growers Association, issued the following statement: “Once again, Rep. Goodlatte and his colleagues have put Big Oil ahead of America’s corn farmers. The Renewable Fuel Standard …
Explaining SCO and STAX
Crop insurance deadline closing dates on certain spring crops are coming up as they vary from state to state, crop to crop. But USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Brandon Willis has information on two new crop insurance programs, the Supplemental Coverage Option for some spring crop growers and the Stacked Income Protection Plan for cotton producers. Download Audio For more …
COOL Coalition Calls for Immediate Action
As part of the COOL Reform Coalition a number of groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, have signed onto a letter to Congress asking for immediate action to assure U.S. compliance with international trade obligations. Download Audio To read the entire letter and see which groups signed on to it go to coolreform.com/our-message-to-congress. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Report Shows Big Increases in Farmer Held Stocks
According to the latest numbers, stocks of U.S. corn, soybeans and wheat are very high with more than the usual percentage of those stocks held by farmers on their farms. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …
2014 Crop Estimates
USDA released information concerning how production for the major crops in 2014 turned out, and Tyron Spearman has a look at the numbers. 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 …
Home Food Preservation
Everett Griner talks about canning making a comeback 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
Corn Growers Joins Cuba Coalition in Call for Level Playing Field on Trade
From the National Corn Growers Association: The National Corn Growers Association today joins U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and fellow farm and food organizations seeking to end the United States’ embargo against Cuba and advance trade relations between the two nations. The U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba is composed of more than 30 U.S. agricultural and food organizations …