Donations are still being accepted by Peanut Proud to purchase peanut products for those suffering from Hurricane Michael. Tyron Spearman has more. Accepting Donations to Purchase Peanut Products for Hurricane Victims 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 …
FDA Gottlieb, Abram on FDA’s New Plan to Advance Plant, Animal Biotechnology Innovation
Innovations in plant and animal biotechnology offer tremendous opportunities for advancing public health. Promising new technologies that can edit animal and plant genomes have the potential to improve human and animal health, animal well-being, food productivity and food security. New forms of biotechnology allow modification of living organisms, such as plants or animals, in order to produce a new product, …
Florida Farmers, Ranchers and Sportsmen Urging No Vote on 13
While many may have heard that Amendment 13 in Florida would end gambling on bet 10 get 30 style of dog racing, most may not realize there is declaration in the language of this amendment that establishes humane treatment of animals as a fundamental value to the people of Florida. That’s why a group of farmers, ranchers and sportsmen are …
NCC Encouraging Producers to Report Disaster Losses
To better assess the damages and economic losses caused by recent hurricanes, the National Cotton Council (NCC) is encouraging industry members to use a form on its website to provide information for their farming operation or business. Industry members are encouraged to provide information concerning storm damage incurred by either Hurricane Florence or Hurricane Michael, and a brief summary of yield impacts. …
Central Florida UF Researchers Use Drones to Assess Hurricane Michael Damage in Panhandle
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences recently traveled to Panhandle counties to include Gadsden, Jackson and Calhoun with their drones to assess damage after Hurricane Michael devastated the region. “This is the first time UF/IFAS scientists have used drones to determine agricultural crop damage and yield reduction,” said Jim Fletcher, a regional specialized agent …
Alabama Extension to Present Hurricane Michael Economic Impact Assessment
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) has announced they will present its findings on the damage from Hurricane Michael, and present an overview of the regional economic impact assessment. This regional assessment will look at both direct and indirect impacts and their effects on the long-term health of the Wiregrass economy. ACES will also announce upcoming meetings to help farmers plan …
New President for Georgia Agribusiness Council
The Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) officially announced Monday that Will Bentley has agreed to become its new president, effective Nov. 1. Many folks have come to know Bentley as the executive vice president of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and the Georgia Beef Board. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that he is very excited to be a part of the …
Talking Beef at Marathon Event in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board is wrapping up a busy October after spending time at both the Georgia National Fair and Sunbelt Ag Expo. In the Georgia Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the board will be spending some time in Savannah now. Talking Beef at Marathon Event in Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
China Trade War Not Ending Soon
The trade war between China and the U.S. will not be ending soon. President Donald Trump recently told Agri-Pulse that “you’ve got to have a little time,” referring to when trade relations may return to normal or better status between the United States and China. President Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 meeting …
Florida Beef Council Preparing for 2019
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) will soon be meeting to discuss plans for 2019. FBC CEO Jim Handley explains what will be discussed. Florida Beef Council Preparing for 2019 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 …