The Federal Aviation Administration’s new operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) become effective Monday, August 29. And Joe Morra, a manager within the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, said this is only the first operational rule to be released, as there will be more. But he had advice for farmers who Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Meat Production Expected to Rise Next Year
Not only is beef output expected to rise next year, Gary Crawford reports we could see increases in supplies of every meat category. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Table Meat Farming
Everett Griner talks about a farmer raising table meat in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Bearded Chickens
Cathy Isom tells us why some chickens have beards. That story’s ahead on “This Land of Ours.” Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Alabama Landowners Can Benefit through EQIP Programs
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants every landowner in the state to know the the sign-up period for 2017 programs is underway through October 14. And Alabama NRCS assistant state conservationist for programs, Steve Musser, says that includes the various programs found through EQIP, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Florida NRCS Invites Landowners to Learn More about EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants producers to know that a sign-up is underway for 2017 funding. Lisa Harper, district conservationist for Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, says this is through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
USDA Allowing Meat, Egg Products with “No GMO” Label
The Department of Agriculture will begin allowing meat, poultry and egg producers to use labels such as “contains no GMO” or “derived from beef fed no GMO feed.” The guidance announced last week takes effect immediately and gives food makers information and examples on how to label products as non-GMO, known as a Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Presidential Candidates and Agriculture
The presidential candidates are largely at odds over key issues that affect farming and rural America. Hillary Clinton has said she would continue to spend money on commodity payments, crop insurance and disaster aid for family farms that need help in disasters or other tough times. Donald Trump is expected out with specifics on his farm policy in the coming …
Louisiana Flooding to Cost State’s Agriculture $110 Million
Torrential rains that recently caused historic flooding in south Louisiana will cost the state’s agriculture industry at least $110 million. The Louisiana State University AgCenter says that figure is expected to grow as farmers realize the full extent of flood damage. Further, normal seasonal rains are likely to slow floodwaters receding. Many factors – including crop yield and quality reductions, …
Food Bloggers Learn about Florida Beef Industry
The Florida Beef Checkoff was busy this past weekend working with a group of food bloggers. In this week’s beef checkoff report, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said she was pleased with the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …