FMC to Acquire Part of Divested DuPont Crop Protection Business

FMC Corporation announced Friday it would acquire a portion of DuPont’s crop protection business that DuPont is divesting as part of its merger agreement with Dow. Additionally, DuPont will acquire FMC Health and Nutrition and receive $1.2 billion in cash. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

Agriculture Groups Focus on Importance of Immigration Reform in Letter to President

The Agriculture Workforce Coalition last week emphasized the importance of immigration reform for America’s farmers and ranchers in a letter sent to President Donald Trump. Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Opportunities That Spark Research …

U.S. Considering Tariffs on EU Products over Beef Spat

The Donald Trump administration is considering tariffs on specific products from the European Union in response to the EU’s ban on American beef from hormone-treated cattle. Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Opportunities That Spark …

Resolution Urging Trade Agreement with Japan Introduced

Two Republicans in the U.S. House are urging the Donald Trump administration to craft a trade agreement with Japan. Nebraska Representative Adrian Smith and Florida Representative Ted Yoho introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives Thursday that urges Trump to start the process of establishing a trade agreement with Japan. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Says Corn Plantings are Losing Ground to Soybeans

Friday’s Department of Agriculture prospective plantings report suggests that U.S. farmers will plant four percent less corn this year compared to 2016 while planting seven percent more soybeans. Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Opportunities …

U.S. Farmers Expect to Plant Record-High Soybean Acreage

Planting Intentions Surpass Historic Soybean Record by 6.05 Million Acres, USDA Reports Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant an estimated 89.5 million acres of soybeans in 2017, up 7 percent from last year and a record high, according to the Prospective Plantings report released today by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). If realized, soybeans will …

USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa

During a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission to Cairo, Egypt, April 2-6, leaders from 23 U.S. agribusinesses and agricultural trade organizations will explore opportunities to increase their food and agricultural exports to the Middle East and North Africa. “The mission will be based in Cairo, but participants will also have the opportunity to network with potential customers from …

Southern Region Planting Intentions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the Planting Intention Report for the southern region. USDA/NASS estimated a record high 89.5 million acres of soybean planted area for 2017, up 7 percent from last year. Corn planted area is estimated at 90.0 million acres, down 4 percent from 2016. All cotton planted area is estimated at …

Questions Remain About Negron Water Priority

From News Service of Florida Senate President Joe Negron’s priority of creating a reservoir to protect rivers and estuaries east and west of Lake Okeechobee appears to have a murky future. Sponsored ContentStrong 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 …

Vegetable Crops Report-Southern Region

For 2016, the value of utilized production for U.S. vegetable crops was $13.4 billion. Tomatoes, head lettuce, and onions claimed the highest values, accounting for 32 percent of the 2016 total value when combined. Sponsored ContentStrong 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, …