It’s time to celebrate a classic American food and lunchtime staple. That’s because this coming Sunday will be National Peanut Butter Day. And there’s a pretty good chance a lot of people will be having a sandwich or two because as Cathy Isom reports, Americans love peanut butter so much, we Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Statement from Agriculture Deputy Secretary Harden on Plans to Depart USDA
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2016 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today made the following statement on her plans to depart the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the end of February 2016: “Today is bittersweet for me as I announce my decision to step down as Deputy Secretary at the end of February. I …
Florida Speaker Crisafulli on 2016 Session
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly meetings wrapped up today in Tallahassee as a large group of both Cattlemen and Women were on hand for this year’s event. One stop during the legislative visits was the office of Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Steve Crisafull. I has a chance to talk with him Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Commissioner Putnam Applauds Governor Scott for Signing Water Policy Legislation
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding Governor Scott’s signing of water policy legislation: “In a state as diverse as Florida, water is our common identity. I thank Governor Scott for signing this water policy legislation that will protect the quality and quantity of …
Georgia Cotton Producers Invited to Tifton Next Week
Next Wednesday, January 27, the Georgia Cotton Commission hopes producers will attend their 9th Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton says the event will be held at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Market Update
Peanut contracts are being offered by some locations in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has that information and more in this weeks peanut market update. 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 …
Producers Encouraged to Try Conservation Client Gateway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants farmers and landowners, who have yet to try their new secure online portal, Conservation Client Gateway, to do so. NRCS Southeast Regional Conservationist, James Tillman, has more information on how this new tool works. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Emanuel, Jenkins and Wayne counties in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and moisture that occurred from Aug. 24, 2015, and continues. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia …
Enrollment Continues for Safety Net Programs
Farmers are being reminded that the enrollment period for farm safety net programs is still open and will be until August 1st. 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 …
President Vetoes Resolution to Disapprove WOTUS Rule
Last week we told you the U.S. House of Representatives had joined the U.S. Senate by passing a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States rule under a Congressional Review Act. The resolution, would nullify the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redefine “Waters of the United States” …