Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 22, 2014

This is recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast featuring reports concerning EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule, how dry conditions are affecting the peanut crop, and a look at sustainability. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

Black Concerned with Proposed EPA Rule

Many folks in agriculture have major concerns with EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule, and that includes Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black. Download Audio 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 …

McMillan Concerned with Proposed EPA Rule

Many folks in agriculture continue to have major concerns with EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule. And that includes Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, John McMillan. Download Audio 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 …

Future of the Family Farm

Everett Griner talks about what will keep the family farm going for generations to come in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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 …

Pork Bucket List

Today Cindy Zimmerman is wondering what’s on your Pork Bucket List? Download Audio 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

Alabama Food Safety Inspectors Conduct Recall Effectiveness Checks on Peanut Butter, Almond Butter and Nut Butters

From the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: Montgomery, AL – Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Consumer Food Safety Inspectors are conducting recall effectiveness checks on certain retail lots of Arrowhead Mills® Peanut Butters, MaraNatha® Almond Butters and Peanut Butters because of possible contamination with Salmonella. nSpired Natural Foods, Inc. has voluntarily recalled certain retail lots of Sponsored ContentCIR …

Florida Forest Service Sets Prescribed Fire Record

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Forest Service oversees one of the most active prescribed fire programs in the country in order to reduce the risk of wildfires and keep Florida’s natural habitats healthy and growing. During the past year, the Florida Forest Service reports that more than 2.5 million acres across …

Wildfire Increase Impacting Forest Service Budget

Over the past few weeks we have experienced some dry conditions across parts of the Southeast, but we are nowhere near the drought conditions being found in the Southwestern part of our nation, especially in the state of California. Weather conditions in various parts of the country this year have really impacted the Forest Service budget. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …

Sustainability vs. Productivity

Everett Griner talks about the interpretation of sustainability in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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

Alabama Farmer Visiting Panama, Ecuador to See Soy Checkoff in Action

Kyle Bridgeforth from Tanner, Alabama is in Panama and Ecuador this week participating in the soy checkoff’s “See for Yourself” program. Bridgeforth was one of 10 select farmers from around the country who got the opportunity to learn more about their customers beyond the elevator, and the soy checkoff’s role in marketing U.S. soy to those customers. I was able …