Retail food prices dropped about 3 percent last quarter, that despite a severe drought affecting much of the nation’s farm country. So the question is, when and how will consumers see food price increases? Food Prices Decrease for Second Quarter: Download Audio Food Price Increases Expected Next Year: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Pastures Looking Better
While the hot, dry conditions continue to make a mark on pastures and hay fields across parts of the country, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said recent rains have helped a few fields in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Rapidly Declining Conditions for Corn and Soybean Crop
While many crops here in the Southeast have enjoyed some scattered showers, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says severe drought conditions are deteriorating much of the country’s corn and soybean crop. 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 …
USDA Officials Stand with Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, July 16, 2012 —As serious drought conditions continue to creep across nearly two-thirds of the lower 48 states, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials are fanning out to rural communities across the country to show support to farmers and ranchers affected by a string of extreme weather in 2012. Today, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Cotton Growers Need to be on Lookout for Target Spot
Sandy Newell tech rep for BASF says the conditions are favorable for target spot in cotton. 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
Southern Crops Getting a Reprieve from the Weather
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says Southeastern farmers are faring much better than those in the Midwest when it comes to crop condition, and there is more favorable weather in the forecast. 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, …
Power Outages and the Food in Your Refrigerator and Freezer
The threat of bad weather could also threaten your food safety. Diane Van with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service gives us a few tips regarding power outages and the food in your refrigerator and freezer. Refrigerator: Download Audio Freezer: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
GA Cotton Crop Looking Pretty Good
UGA Cotton Specialist Dr. Guy Collins says so far Georgia’s cotton crop is doing quite well, but they are keeping a close eye on moisture levels. 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 …
High Temps Equate to Brutal Week for Many Crops
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says crop conditions for both the corn and soybean crop have plunged dramatically in just one week, but the cotton crop seems to be faring a bit better. 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 …
TS Debby Replenished FL Aquifer, Caused Flooding for Farmers
Tropical Storm Debby dumped massive amounts of rainfall along her slow trek across our state. And Suwannee County resident Andy Jackson says the flooding is causing some major issues for local farmers, but is also helping replenish the drought stricken aquifer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …