From the House Committee on Agriculture By Chairman K. Michael Conaway Cotton farmers in America are facing a crisis. Extreme drought, predatory trade practices by countries like China and India, and the lack of a viable safety net are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of American farm families. While the general farm economy is experiencing the largest three-year percentage decline …
RCPP Funding Two Conservation Projects in Alabama
Nearly $7 million will be invested in Alabama through two conservation projects, thanks to funding provided by Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which is administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Florida Cover Crops Tour is Next Week
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida invites those interested in learning more about how cover crops and no-till can improve soil health in Florida’ sandy soils, to attend the annual Cover Crops Tour. Janet Grabowski, manager of the Brooksville Plant Materials Center, says the annual event will be held March 4. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
GMO Production
Everett Griner talks about GMO production being a natural step in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Drought Beer
Why you could be getting a taste of the drought in that next draught beer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
USDA and AFBF Discuss TPP
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was the topic of discussion yesterday during a national media call with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. During that call, Secretary Vilsack said no country will receive more benefits from TPP than the United States, while Duvall ran through some of the numbers from their economic analysis. Download Audio Sponsored …
Water Management Is Key
Water Management Is Key for California Citrus Growers Citrus Extension agents Chris Oswalt and Steve Futch recently traveled to California with a group of Florida citrus growers. Their goal was to learn more about California’s citrus industry by visiting growers, a packinghouse, research center and the World Ag Expo. Oswalt summarizes the major differences he saw between California and Florida …
6th Circuit Exercises Jurisdiction over WOTUS
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this week ruled that it does have jurisdiction to hear cases in the on-going legal dispute against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
COOL Repeal Rulemaking Now under Review
The White House will review the regulatory rulemaking for the removal of Country of Origin Labeling requirements. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Misinformation Spread by Environmental Critics Regarding Water Quality of the Lake Okeechobee Discharges
From:  Judy Sanchez, Senior Director, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs for U.S. Sugar Recently, some environmental critics have attempted to spread misinformation about the source of nutrient pollution in the discharges that are being released from Lake Okeechobee by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. I wanted to take this opportunity to provide facts and information to help inform your ongoing …