The National Association of Conservation Districts is pleased to support legislation introduced this week in both the Senate and House to exempt America’s conservationists from unnecessary and burdensome reporting requirements. “Farm bill and Natural Resources Conservation Service programs help American producers provide our nation with clean water and healthy soils; and yet they are made to jump through hoops to …
House Eyes Torrent of Legal Fees from Water War
by Lloyd Dunkelberger and Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Florida’s stinging setback in its “water war” with Georgia is only going to add more scrutiny to the enormous legal bills the state has racked up over the past few years. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Influence of Income and Prices on Global Dietary Patterns by Country, Age, and Gender
by Andrew Muhammad, Anna D’Souza, Birgit Meade, Renata Micha, and Dariush Mozaffarian USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? Worldwide changes in eating habits and poor nutrition are contributing to a global rise in obesity and chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, putting all income groups and ages, as well as both genders, at …
Ice Damage to Trees
Yesterday Cathy Isom filled us in on things we should do if our trees have ice damage from the storm. Cathy continues her segment on winter tree care by letting us know some things we shouldn’t do if our trees are damaged by a fierce winter storm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Maintain your landscape with routine …
New ACA President Looking Forward to Upcoming Year
Cattle producers from across Alabama are in Montgomery for the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show. During today’s events, Richard Meadows from Houston County officially took over as ACA president. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that he looks forward to the upcoming year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
House Agriculture Committee Approves Two Measures
The House Agriculture Committee approved two measures regarding the regulation of pesticides. H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, would clarify Congressional intent regarding pesticide regulation in or around waters of the United States. 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 …
Southeast AgNet Intern Ready for Florida Legislative Session
As we prepare for the 2017 Florida legislative session, our intern in Tallahassee this year is Josie Tomkow from Dade City, Florida. She will be working through Sam Ard, who heads up Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. Josie tells us a little about herself. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Good Timing for U.S. Cotton Exports
A strong U.S. cotton crop coupled with well-timed global opportunities means a rise in USDA’s export forecast. Rod Bain has the story. 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 …
Georgia Cattlemen Track Legislative Session
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) has been involved in keeping track of issues of importance to producers across the state during the annual legislative session. GCA Executive Vice President Will Bentley updates what some of those issues have been. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Alabama Sen. Marsh Discusses Legislative Session
The 74th Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues today in Montgomery with a full slate of events. Yesterday, those in attendance were able to hear from State Sen. Del Marsh, president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate. He spoke to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about this year’s legislative session which began last week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …