Shellers are cautioning farmers not to use chemicals that have certain products in them due to the fact their use on peanuts may leave a residual that can cause rejection of peanut products by the European Union or other customers. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
NRCS Provides Financial and Technical Assistance
If you would like to make improvements to land that you own or lease, then USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to make sure you know they offer voluntary programs to eligible landowners and agricultural producers that provide financial and technical assistance to help manage natural resources sustainably. This can be done with programs through the Environmental Quality Incentives …
USDA Designates 2 More Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sep. 2, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Clay and Colbert counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. …
Two More Counties in Georgia Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sep. 2, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Jasper and Monroe counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties …
Learning about Retirement Plans for Farmers
The Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference took place last week near Orlando, and those attending were able to learn more about key financial issues growers face. One of the speakers was Blake Willis, chief consulting officer with July Business Services. He told Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff July Business Services helps companies set up and administer their retirement plans. Download Audio …
Florida Cattlemen to Hold Fall Quarterly Meeting
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind members their Fall Quarterly Meeting will be held September 8-9 in Lake Wales. The September Quarterly steak out will take place Thursday evening, 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 …
Protecting Genetic Diversity in Livestock, Poultry and Fish
A national repository is assuring genetic diversity in livestock and other animal species in case of events such as a disease outbreak. Rod Bain has the story. 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 …
Using Chickens to Repel Mosquitos
Scientists say malaria-transmitting mosquitoes actively avoid feeding on certain animal species such as chickens, using their sense of smell. The new findings show odors emitted by chickens may provide protection for humans at risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Georgia Cotton and Peanut Growers Invited to Field Day
Cotton and peanut farmers across Georgia are invited to attend the annual research field day next Wednesday, Sept. 7th in Tifton. The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor the joint event. Download Audio Please RSVP to Mrs. Debbie Rutland at 229-386-3424 or drutland@uga.edu if you plan to attend, …
Drone Rules
Everett Griner talks about rules set for drone use by the FFA in today’s Agri View. 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