Florida House and Senate to Start Special Session

The Special Session for the Florida Legislature officially starts today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …

Working on Section 179

Congress is trying to revive Section 179, a tax break for purchases of tractors, combines and other farm equipment. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Section 179 accelerated depreciation for farm equipment may no longer be tied to comprehensive tax reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Spreading Danger

Everett Griner talks about the feral hog problem still growing in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …

A Calmer than Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected

The 2015 hurricane season officially starts on Monday and runs through November 30th. The forecasts are out for the Atlantic Basin as Susan Carter has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 29, 2015

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have an update concerning the finalized “Waters of the United States” rule which came out this week, a reminder about an important crop insurance deadline coming up next week, along with information about new lettuce varieties with increased disease. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama …

Hens and Eggs-Part 1

In the first part of this series, Cathy Isom looks into what may be causing those backyard chickens from laying eggs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …

The Importance of Trade Promotion Authority

After passing committees in both chambers of Congress, Trade Promotion Authority legislation continues to move forward. The Senate voted for final passage of this legislation on May 22nd but there is very little time in the schedule for the House to consider the legislation before the election season. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, talks …

Four Days Remain for Alabama Legislature

There are now four regular session days left in the 2015 Alabama legislative session, as Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen has an update on what lawmakers did this past week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

EPA Snubs Consumers and Farmers Again, Takes Renewable Fuel Backward

From the National Corn Growers Association: WASHINGTON (May 29, 2015) – The following is a statement from Maryland corn farmer Chip Bowling, president of the National Corn Growers Association, in response to today’s announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of proposed renewable volume obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

ASA Responds to EPA’s Proposed RFS Volume Requirements for Biodiesel

From the American Soybean Association: WASHINGTON (May 29, 2015) – The Environmental Protection Agency released today its Proposed Rule to establish the volume requirements for the Renewable Fuel Standard, including the volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. EPA proposes setting the biomass-based diesel volumes at the following levels: Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …