Under Secretary Woteki Talks Conservation During Visit to Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Cathie Woteki was in Alabama today to talk to farmers, educators and students regarding productive and sustainable agriculture. And during her travels, she took the time to speak to Southeast AgNet regarding her goals of the trip. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

USDA Continuing to be Proactive Regarding Budget Cuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Budget concerns remain at the center of most discussions in Washington, but according to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA has responded to those concerns proactively. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

No Need to be Fearful of Honeybees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

David Westervelt, assistant chief of apiary with the Florida Department of Agriculture says that there is really no need to be fearful of honeybees this spring. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

USDA: 6 Florida Counties Designated Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas in three separate designations due to various disasters. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

New Fresh from Florida Commercials

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Fresh from Florida campaign is certainly not new for our state but Susan Nardizzi, director of marketing for the division of marketing and development at the Florida Department of Agriculture says their newest efforts hope to raise the awareness of locally grown Fresh from Florida products while focusing on convenient and nutritious recipes though 30 and 60 second videos. …

Beef Checkoff Helps to Clear Up Mistruths

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

As we get back to our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, there are times when mistruths about the beef industry are relayed to consumers but Eric Smith of Reform, Alabama said that’s one reason why the checkoff is important. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …

The Origins of Florida’s Citrus Industry

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

As part of a series of features called “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam briefly tells the history of Florida’s citrus industry. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free …

Waiting on Soil Temps to Warm Up

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

While the recent March planting intentions report showed us what farmers look to plant this year, most are still waiting for that day to arrive as soil temperatures have some warming up to do. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

New Bans in Effect

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Russia has halted U.S. beef imports. Everett Griner discusses this. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Citrus Institute Focus is HLB

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

A few hundred citrus growers greatly concerned about HLB heard primarily about that disease and efforts to manage it at Tuesday’s Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute in Avon Park. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …