The Farm Economy and Specialty Crops

We talked last week about the down farm economy as a whole and how prices continue to be well below where many farmers need them to be. And in this report, Bob Young, chief economist and deputy director of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, looks at the farm economy and how it’s affecting specialty crop producers. Download …

Florida FFA Association Convention is Next Week

The Florida FFA Association State Convention and Expo will be held July 13-17 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando. The annual state FFA convention and expo is the highlight of Florida FFA’s year, as nearly 5,000 FFA members, advisors, administrators, alumni, parents and industry partners will gather to celebrate the achievements won by the past and present generations of agriculturalists, …

Georgia Grown Moment – Blueberry Farm

For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, we give you an exclusive sneak peek into Georgia Grown’s upcoming film showing at the Georgia National Fair this October. Russ Goodman of Cogdell Berry Farm talks about his blueberry operation. Download Audio To find local berries near you, visit www.georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …

Alabama NRCS Helping Farmers Install Water Quality Monitors

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that funds are available to help install edge-of-field stations that monitor water quality as it leaves their fields. This program, through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI), is for six watersheds in Alabama that run into Guntersville Lake. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Discussing the Farm Economy Picture

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 ContentCIR …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …

Jackfruit

Everett Griner talks about jackfruit, a possible replacement for meat, 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

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

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 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, …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …