30 Day Wait for TPP Details

We’ve told you that the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations in Atlanta, Georgia wrapped up this past Monday. And while many people are looking forward to seeing the details, they will not be released until the President presents it to Congress, or in about 30 days. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why it will take that long to get the information. Download …

Mexican Trade Delegation Visits Alabama Peanut Farm / Sending Peanut Butter to South Carolina

A Mexican trade delegation recently made a visit to a peanut farm in Alabama. Tyron Spearman has that story, along with information about peanut butter being sent to flood ravaged areas of South Carolina and how you can help. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Florida Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Crop Estimate Luncheon

Florida Citrus Mutual members and friends should not forget the barbecue lunch on Friday, October 9, at the Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch to commemorate the USDA’s initial crop estimate! It’s a great event to kick off the season and meet with industry colleagues. Plan to arrive at 11:15 a.m. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m., and the estimate will be announced …

Warding Off Potential Bird Flu Cases

There have been efforts underway for some time to prepare for a possible return of avian influenza when the wild bird migration starts south this fall. Susan Carter provides information on what some of the methods are that USDA is using to prepare for, and hopefully prevent a potential avian flu outbreak. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Cotton Prices Inching Higher

Cotton prices have been inching higher as of late, and Cotton Incorporated economist Jon Devine looks at some of the reasons why this may be happening. 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 …

Pioneering UF/IFAS Cattle Scientist Recognized at World Dairy Expo

From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida emeritus graduate research professor in the Department of Animal Sciences was recognized last week at the 2015 World Dairy Expo for his decades of work in cattle reproduction. Virtus Nutrition honored several researchers, including William Thatcher, as the company launched the Fatty Acid Forum Legacy Series at the …

Food Inflation

Everett Griner talks about the 30-year trend in food prices 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

HCCGA Growers Optimistic About Citrus Forecast

Executive director of the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, Ray Royce, spoke with us about what growers in his region are expecting from this year’s USDA citrus crop forecast. The forecast will be aired live from Southeast AgNet on citrus news affiliate stations and online at SoutheastAgNet.com. For more information on this year’s forecast and for a fill-in-the-blank crop chart, …

Chainsaw Safety-Part 2

In the second part of her series on chainsaw safety Cathy Isom talks about using safety sense when using a chainsaw. 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 …

USDA Announces $3 Million in Funding for Critical Agriculture Production Research

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced nearly $3 million in grants to address critical issues affecting agriculturally-important plants and animals. The science developed from these grants will provide timely assistance and have an immediate impact for the Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …