Many folks are looking forward to seeing the various numbers that will be available from USDA’s October Crop Report which comes out October 12th. And as Gary Crawford reports, USDA is trying to wrap up the huge job of collecting data for that report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
New Appointees to Peanuts Standards Board
The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill) requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Peanut Standards Board (Board) for the purpose of advising the Secretary on quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, new appointees have been made to that Board. Download Audio …
Farm Economy Slumping into Fourth Quarter 2016
A report this week by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City shows the farm economy slumping into the fourth quarter of the year. The bank says the U.S. farm economy weakened further in the third quarter despite an upward revision to farm income projections by the Department of Agriculture. Following a brief rebound in crop prices in the second …
Promoting My Peanut Emoji
An effort is underway to get folks excited about an effort to get a peanut added to Apple’s emoji keyboard. Tyron Spearman says it’s called, “Where’s My Peanut Emoji“. 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 …
FDA Allows Peanuts to be called Healthy
From the National Peanut Board: Sept. 29, 2016 – ATLANTA – The Food and Drug Administration is now allowing peanuts to be called “healthy.” FDA announced on Wednesday that they are beginning the public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content claim for food labeling. In the interim, FDA has issued guidelines that allows industry to refer to peanuts as …
Increase in Some Peanut Contracts
Due to the fact peanut yields are not quite what some had forecast, Tyron Spearman reports there has been an increase in price for some peanut contracts being offered right now. 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, …
Spreading the Word about Conserve Alabama
An effort has been underway this year working with communities to conserve Alabama’s natural resources. And according to Dr. William Puckett, it’s called Conserve Alabama. 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 …
Congress Makes History, Ratifies Long-Awaited Treaty Tied to Global Food Security
From the American Seed Trade Association: Alexandria, Va.—September 29, 2016— Congress made history last night by passing a broadly supported Treaty to strengthen American agriculture and enhance global food security. First signed by President George W. Bush, and pending for nearly 15 years, the now ratified International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (“The Treaty”) will ensure …
Examples of New UAS Rule Exemptions
The Federal Aviation Administration’s new operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems became effective one month ago. But agriculture producers and other users of unmanned aerial systems can apply for a waiver or exemption from some parts of the new rule. Rod Bain has more information about those exemptions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Florida Ag Community Reminded to Get Tickets for UF Homecoming Game
AgNet Media, University of Florida Athletics and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) reminds everyone in the ag community that if you have yet to purchase tickets for the 2016 Agriculture and Gardening Day at UF, when the Gators play University of Missouri Tigers at UF’s homecoming football game, now is the time to do so. That big …