U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said last week that he saw no point in bringing up the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal for a vote during the lame-duck session of Congress. According to Reuters, Ryan followed up the comment by saying it’s because “we don’t have the votes,” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Bayer Conducting Due Diligence on Monsanto
Bayer AG is examining all points of Monsanto, including financial accounts, in its effort to acquire the St Louis, Missouri-based company. Bloomberg reports the move could pave the way for the German company to raise its takeover offer for Monsanto. Bayer has signed confidentiality agreements to conduct due diligence on Monsanto, a process that is expected to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Dollars Spent at Farmers Market
We already know the many great reasons why we should buy directly from a Farmers Market and roadside stand. Cathy Isom tells you how your dollars spent at a Farmers Market may actually be helping more than just the local farmer or rancher. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Conservation Project in Alabama Converting Forests to Longleaf Pine
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, together with The Conservation Fund and its partner Resource Management Services, LLC, is working through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) on a project to convert forests to Longleaf Pine. Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs for Alabama NRCS, says the project is the Coastal Headwaters Forests (CHF) Partnership. Download Audio Sponsored …
Florida Producers Reminded to Get Tickets for UF Game
Anyone with ties to the agricultural industry is being reminded to get tickets for 2016 Agriculture and Gardening Day at the University of Florida Gators homecoming football game, October 15. Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, hopes those involved with agriculture from across the state will attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Georgia Pecan Growers Executive Director on Market Challenges
Janice Dees, executive director of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association, was in California recently speaking at the California Pecan Growers Association conference. AgNet Media’s Taylor Hillman was there and talked with her about the current marketing challenges, how the newly formed Foreign Marketing Order will help address those challenges, why “the time is now” to promote pecans, how demand is …
August 7-13 is “National Farmers Market Week”
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently signed a proclamation declaring Aug. 7-13, 2016, as “National Farmers Market Week.” This year marks the 17th annual National Farmers Market Week to honor and celebrate the important role that Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Politics and Cuban Trade
Everett Griner talks about the politics behind trade with Cuba in today’s Agri View. 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
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 5, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), about USDA announcing safety net assistance for milk producers, have comments from the Cotton Board chairman on work to find more new uses for cotton, peaches, bees Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Farmers Market Week
This year marks the 17th annual National Farmers Market Week. Cathy Isom tells us about the week-long celebration of a popular and tasty outdoor event. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours”. 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, …