A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, hungry pests in the classroom, protecting national forests, and preparing for disasters. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.dm.gov www.usda.aphis.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
New Core CEU Article Available
Earn one core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Preventing pesticide contamination of water sources,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Parker Platts and Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the May 2015 issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up …
Still Waiting on a Budget for Florida
The Florida legislature session found itself in different territory this week when the House left Tallahassee three days before the end of session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …
Legislation to Repeal WOTUS Introduced in Senate
Legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate this week to repeal EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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, …
Home Grown
Everett Griner talks about school food service helping farmers in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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
Organic Pest Control – Part 2
Yesterday Cathy Isom discussed keeping your home pest free. Today she fills us in on what we can do outdoors to help unwanted pests and insects from moving indoors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
May Citrus Industry Magazine Addresses Water and More
Several water issues, including management of bicarbonates, are addressed in the May Citrus Industry magazine. The magazine also summarizes some HLB research efforts and introduces a new column about the Florida citrus industry’s past. See the digital edition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Senators Call for Repeal of WOTUS
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (April 30, 2015) – Today, Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) announced they are introducing bipartisan legislation to repeal EPA’s “Waters of the United States” proposal, a proposal that will jeopardize the rights of private property owners across Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Farm Broadcasters Visit Washington D.C.
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters held their annual trip to Washington D.C. this week, and one of those attending was Sabrina Hill, from our sister radio network AgNet West. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Still Pushing for U.S. Sugar Land Purchase
Florida lawmakers are locked in a budget impasse, but that didn’t stop several members of the Everglades Trust and Audubon Florida to push for completing a purchase of U.S. Sugar Corporation land in the Everglades this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …