The Coalition for Safe Affordable Food is urging Congress to reach an agreement on GMO labeling quickly. The coalition called on Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow to come to an agreement on legislation to set a national standard for the labeling of food products containing biotechnology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Operation Peanut Butter
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the National Peanut Board, along with state peanut producer and industry organizations, have launched a new My American Farm game geared for students in grades 3-5 called Operation Peanut Butter. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Farmers Urged to Contact EPA on Atrazine
From the National Corn Growers Association: The National Corn Growers Association this week urged farmers to submit comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, following publication of the Agency’s draft Ecological Risk Assessment for atrazine, an herbicide used for weed control in growing corn and other crops. If it stands, EPA’s recommendation would effectively ban the use of atrazine in …
China Importing More Peanuts
Last week we brought you numbers from the latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report which indicated the amount of peanuts in commercial storage as of April 30 was up 45% compared to the end of April last year. But as Tyron Spearman reports, hopefully a country who needs more peanuts will take some of those off our hands. Download Audio …
Georgia Cotton Commission Reminds Producers Signup Starts Monday
Sign-up for the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program starts next Monday, June 20. And while the Georgia Cotton Commission is pleased relief is available for producers, their Executive Director Richey Seaton says there is a $40,000 per producer payment limit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
Opportunity Increases for U.S. Corn Exports
For farmers who planted corn this year, you will be glad to know that due to a smaller than expected crop in Brazil and other South American countries, U.S. corn growers may see increased export opportunities this season. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Monsanto, Bayer, Dow-DuPont Update
It’s been announced that a second attempt by Bayer AG to purchase Monsanto has been rejected. The Wall Street Journal Reports the second offer did not include more money, but was a request for detailed business information, known as due diligence, which Bayer said could lead to a higher offer. Monsanto saw the offer as little change compared to the …
Peanut Crop Update
Peanut farmers across the Southeast have either completed, or are nearing completion of planting this year’s crop. Tyron Spearman has a look at how the crop looks as of this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
California WOTUS Ruling Could have National Implications
We have been talking for quite some time about the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule, otherwise known as WOTUS, and how it could affect farmers across the country. And a recent ruling in a case in California could have national WOTUS implications. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Hill reports the ruling against a Northern California farmer which calls soil a pollutant …
12 Public, Private Universities Calling for Increased Federal Investment in Agricultural Research
From the University of Florida/IFAS: By: Samantha Grenrock WASHINTON, D.C. – The University of Florida and 12 other prominent research institutions in the United States joined the SoAR Foundation today in calling for a surge in federal support of food and agricultural science. “Retaking the Field,” the report released by this coalition, highlights recent scientific innovations and illustrates how U.S. …