We’ve heard quite a bit over the past few months about the down farm economy and how it’s affecting agriculture in many ways. Bob Young, Chief Economist and Deputy Director of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, looks at farm income and if it’s something we might see turn back around by next year. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
More Time for Farms to Record Farm Organization Structures
June 1 was the original deadline for recording farm organization structures related to Actively Engaged in Farming determinations. But USDA has extended that date, to where farming operations will now have until July 1 to complete their restructuring or finalize any operational change. And if your farm operation falls under this rule, Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
Jackfruit
Everett Griner talks about jackfruit, a possible replacement for meat, in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Supreme Court Rules Farmers Can Challenge Wetlands Determinations
Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that landowners can challenge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “judicial determinations” on wetlands in court. According to the Hagstrom Report, the ruling could have broad ramifications because it raises questions about the future of the Clean Water Act, which prohibits “the discharge of any pollutant” without a Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …
Strawberry Picking and Buying Tips
Cathy Isom tells us about getting the berry best when it comes to picking, buying and storing Strawberries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
USDA Announces Program Extension
USDA recently announced a 30-day extension to the June 1 deadline for recording farm organization structures related to Actively Engaged in Farming determinations. Farming operations will now have until July 1 to complete their restructuring or finalize any operational change. Tyron Spearman has the details. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …
NRCS Providing Online Customer Service
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller talks about Conservation Client Gateway and future efforts of the service’s Conservation Delivery Streamlining Initiative. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
ASTA Continues Efforts with Plant Breeding
When Congress gets back to work, one topic many will be pushing is a standard national GMO labeling bill. We told you recently how big of an issue that is for the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). But their CEO, Andy Lavigne, says there are other issues of importance too. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 27, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about farm labor, volatility in the cattle futures market, a new Emoji, a favorite crop Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
El Niño Impact on Blueberry Season
This year’s Florida blueberry season had a unique challenge to overcome. The unusually warm winter, combined with an El Niño climate phase of cloudy and cool conditions in early spring, resulted in harvest of the 2016 Florida blueberry crop hitting its peak approximately three weeks later than normal. Gary England, a multi-county Extension agent, says by the time that Florida …