The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will hold a referendum on the Florida Peach Marketing Order as requested by petition of members of the industry. Ballots will be sent to all known growers and first handlers of peaches east and south of the Suwannee River and will be available at all county Extension offices in this region on …
Farm Credit System Prepared to Provide Credit
The Farm Credit system, through the Farm Credit Administration, is well prepared to provide credit access next year as farmers prepare for another income drop. USDA is projecting a 36 percent decline in farm income for 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the sky? “Studying Earth is just like studying the planets. Earth is a planet, and it’s the most amazing planet we know. It’s the only one we know that has life …
Black Rice
Everett Griner talks about the new popularity of black rice in today’s Agri View. Rice is not one of the most favorite foods in America. It is however one of the most consumed foods in the world. When you hear the word “rice” you think of one of the tiny white seeds in a cellophane bags. The fact is rice …
Miguel Allamand recognized during Chile Country Council Meeting
From the Produce Marketing Association: Santiago, Chile —Outgoing Produce Marketing Association Chile Country Council Chairman Miguel Allamand of Exportadora Subsole was recognized Dec. 3 at the council meeting in Santiago, Chile. The council and incoming Chairman Christian Corssen of Compania Frutera Santa Maria S.A. praised him for his role and contribution as chairman over the past four years. “Serving as …
Record Student Participation at ASTA Event
The American Seed Trade Association stepped up its efforts to “Seed the Future” with a new generation of seed industry professionals, which resulted in a record number of students participating in the recent ASTA CSS 2015 and Seed Expo. ASTA Director of Meetings and Services Jennifer Crouse explains why it was important for them to have a large number of …
Challenges and Opportunities facing Women, Minority and Veteran Farmers
Congresswoman Gwen Graham and USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will host a panel discussion on January 19, from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. EST at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Tallahassee. Ag producers, natural resource managers and Ag industry are invited to participate. Please RSVP to Tristin Brown at tristin.brown@mail.house.gov or call 850-891-8610. Registration is free. Coffee and pastries will …
Diabetes and Healthy Food Study
Eating healthier foods could help lower-income people better control their diabetes. That’s according to a recent pilot study by University of California San Francisco and Feeding America. Cathy Isom tells us how this study will help low-income people with diabetes control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Chairman Conaway Issues Statement of Support for Omnibus Bill
From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement upon the unveiling of the fiscal year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill. “This responsible funding bill is a win for rural America, and I commend Chairman Hal Rogers and House leadership for including many top priorities of farmers and ranchers. I encourage …
Florida Deadline Nearing for Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Here is a reminder from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida that Friday, December 18 is the deadline for applications for a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project in the Apalachicola River Watershed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …