Food Security of Developing Countries Expected To Improve Through 2026 as Food Prices Fall and Incomes Rise by Stacey Rosen, Karen Thome, and Birgit Meade USDA Economic Research Service staff The international food price spikes over the last decade highlighted the impact of price shocks on the food security, or the ability to access enough food for healthy living, of vulnerable …
Fruit Fly Outbreak Costs Growers $4.1 Million
From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) economists estimate the Oriental fruit fly outbreak last year caused at least $4.1 million in direct crop damages in Miami-Dade County, but the damage could have been far worse, UF/IFAS researchers say. In the new report, UF/IFAS researchers and …
Senate Moving Ahead with GMO Labeling Bill Vote
The U.S. Senate has announced a vote has been scheduled for this afternoon on ending debate on the GMO labeling bill. The Senate already voted 68-29 to move ahead with debate and the crucial procedural vote on the bipartisan GMO labeling bill which is needed to pre-empt a patchwork of conflicting state laws with a national label of some kind. …
Every Kid In A Park
Cathy Isom tells us about the Every Kid In A Park program giving every fourth grade student and their families an opportunity to enjoy our nation’s recreational areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Georgia Grown Moment – 4th of July Dishes
For this week’s Georgia Grown moment, we celebrate Independence Day with some fresh ideas for your 4th of July celebrations. Georgia Grown Executive Chef Holly Chute shares some innovative recipes using Georgia Grown products. Download Audio For more information about finding locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, visit the Georgia Grown locator at www.georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Golf Course Farming?
Everett Griner talks about farming a closed golf course, a good or bad idea, in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 1, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have the latest numbers concerning cotton and peanut acreage estimates, information for dairy producers who can now enroll for 2017 coverage in the Margin Protection Program, we talk drones, persimmons Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
Farmers Slow to Adopt Drone Technology
An expert says drones could help farmers improve the bottom line, but there are obstacles to adoption of the technology. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Senate to Vote on GMO Labeling Bill Wednesday
U.S. Senate leadership has scheduled a vote next week on ending debate on the GMO labeling bill. The cloture vote is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, according to the Senate schedule. The bill needs 60 votes for approval to end debate and head for final passage, before moving to the House of Representatives. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Persimmon Comeback
Everett Griner talks about why the persimmon is making a comeback in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …