Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 19, 2016

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained to a Congressional panel why he can’t legally bring cottonseed under USDA’s main farm safety net programs, we look at why the volatile cattle market is expected to continue, have information on Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

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Evaluations of the Southeast Peanut Crop

Evaluations of the Southeast peanut crop were given at a recent meeting, as Tyron Spearman has the details of what was said about the crops in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

University of Florida/IFAS Reviving Community Farm

The University of Florida/IFAS is reviving a community farm – two underused plots of land on campus – as anti-hunger and teaching gardens. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Volatility in Cattle Market to Continue

During the recent Cattle Industry Convention in San Diego, California, CattleFax held its annual outlook seminar which was filled with producers from across the country. And every one of them is well aware of the roller-coaster ride the cattle market has been taking the past few months, which according to CattleFax CEO Randy Blach, it’s a ride that is sure …

Florida Budget Talks to Start Soon

Many in agriculture continue to watch Florida legislators work on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, but budget negotiators will not start formal talks until at least early next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

DuPont, Dow Announce Site Structure of Intended Independent Agriculture Company

From DowDuPont: Intended Independent Company will be a U.S. Based Global Leader in Agriculture and Deliver Greater Value, Innovation, and Choice for Growers Worldwide Wilmington, DE and Midland, MI, Feb. 19, 2016 – DuPont (NYSE:DD) and The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) today announced the U.S. site structure for the global agriculture leader the companies intend to create following the planned …

National Cherry Pie Day

While the nation will be cheering for cherries this weekend. Or cherry pie, at least. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

Drugs, Unsolvable Problem

Everett Griner talks about drugs and production solutions in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

USDA Discusses Recent Changes with Peanuts

At a recent event, changes with how USDA works with peanuts was discussed. Tyron Spearman has more information on that, and also what they also see as possible challenges for the 2016 crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …