We told you last week that the USDA was expanding crop insurance to provide Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion to cover fresh fruit and nuts in select counties beginning with the 2016 crop. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says this coverage started earlier for other crops like corn, cotton, cottonseed, grain sorghum, soybeans, wheat …
House and Senate Working on Ag Issues
On tap for the U.S. House Agriculture Committee this week is two public hearings. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Science Can’t Change Weather
Everett Griner talks about science not being able to change the weather in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Preparing for the Possible Return of Avian Flu
Today, Cathy Isom tells us how the U.S. Department of Agriculture is getting ready for a bird flu worst-case scenario. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
RFA to EPA: Put the RFS Back on Track!
From the Renewable Fuels Association: WASHINGTON — In comments submitted to Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) Administrator, Gina McCarthy, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) urged the agency implement the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) as Congress intended, and to abandon its proposal to substantially slash the annual amount of biofuels that are to be blended with gasoline. In a letter accompanying the written …
Harden Speaks to Peanut Growers
One of the guest speakers at the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference this past weekend was USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden. Tyron Spearman has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 24
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, a new weight management tool, visitors from Nepal, and man-made wildlife habitats. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/weather/ www.cnpp.usda.gov www.nrcs.usdagov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Citrus Expo Update
The 24th Annual Citrus Expo is drawing near, with only three weeks left until the event. One of the presentations at this year’s seminar program, “Meeting Challenges. Moving Forward,” will cover the licensing and commercialization process of sweet oranges. We spoke with executive director of the New Varieties Development & Management Corporation, Peter Chaires, to find out more. Download Audio …
Yoho on Trade Issues
U.S. Congressman Ted Yoho, who represents Florida’s 3rd Congressional District, was one of the guest speakers at last week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference. One of his topics was trade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
The Georgia Grown Pavilion at Georgia National Fair
The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are pleased to be partnering once again this year to present the Georgia Grown Building during the 2015 Georgia National Fair in October. The building is dedicated to showcasing Georgia’s diverse agricultural industry, but space is limited and the deadline Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …