Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell declared victory Tuesday night as he held a narrow advantage in the contest to succeed term-limited Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. Caldwell, a real-estate appraiser from North Fort Myers, gave an acceptance speech from an election watch party, according to WGCU Public Media. As of 11:30 p.m., Caldwell led Democrat Nikki Fried by about 41,000 votes …
Agri View: BFTP-Eating Red Meat Contributes to the Hole in the Ozone?
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett explains why, according to a study, enjoying your red meat at a meal contributes to the hole in the ozone in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Eating Red Meat Contributes to the Hole in the Ozone? Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
More Peanut Promotions Needed
There are still a lot of peanuts that need to move through the system, and according to a story from Tyron Spearman, efforts will be underway to promote peanuts in various ways to do just that. More Peanut Promotions Needed Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Activists Allowed to Expand Attack on Beef Checkoff
The announcement that R-CALF will be allowed to expand its activist-funded crusade against state beef councils is a disappointment to countless beef producers and NCBA members across America. The phony allegations being perpetuated by R-CALF and its activist legal partners are without merit and only serve to divide beef producers and distract beef councils from the important work of building …
NCBA VP Smith on 2019 Convention
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, La., Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 Marty Smith, vice president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and rancher and attorney from Wacahoota, Florida, told Southeast AgNet that if you are in the cattle business the annual convention is the place to be. NCBA VP Smith on 2019 …
Perdue Recounts Hurricane Michael Damage
During a speech last week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue talked about the effects of Hurricane Michael to agricultural producers here in the Southeast. Stephanie Ho has the story. Perdue Recounts Hurricane Michael Damage 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 …
How to Find Out More about WHIP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017 that sign up for assistance through the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP) ends November 16. Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, Richard Fordyce, lists the four areas of the country that are estimated to have had the greatest impact from wildfires …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Task Force Plans for 2019
Last week, the Alabama Beef Checkoff Task Force met to lay out plans for 2019. Executive Vice President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Erin Beasley, says it’s time for them to discuss programs funded by the beef checkoff program. Alabama Beef Checkoff Task Force Plans for 2019 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Winterize Your Garden for a Better Spring Crop
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how to winterize your garden for a better crop next spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winterize Your Garden for a Better Spring Crop Now is the time to get your garden in good shape before the frigid cold temps hit and winter sets in for the coming months. The little …
Agri View: BFTP-Drink More Milk
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about what can be done to entice people to drink more milk in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Drink More Milk 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 …