Southeast AgNet This Week: More Support for Conservation Easements; Proposed Cottonseed Program

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on  funds that are available for landowners wishing to protect various land types, as well as an interview about a proposed cottonseed program. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Georgia Cotton Commission on Proposed Cottonseed Program

Efforts are underway to help benefit cotton producers as Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, explains 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 Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Peanut Inspection Numbers Coming Up Short

The latest numbers after peanut inspections of deliveries made by farmers indicate a shortage in some areas. Tyron Spearman explains why this may be happening. 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 Targeted Application …

Florida Producers Reminded about ACEP Signup

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida hopes landowners across the state will apply for funding through the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP), which is designed to help protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

ACEP Signup Underway in Alabama

Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to let landowners know that dollars have been allocated to help protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

U.S. Milk Output Will Climb Again in 2016

How much milk will our dairy operations produce next year and at what price? Gary Crawford has a story which answers those questions. 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 Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Alabama Cattlemen Set Budget for 2016

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) held its fall quarterly meeting last week, where ACA Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell says the budget for 2016 was passed. 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 …

Talking Beef with University of Florida Students

The Florida Beef Council was able to work with the Gator Collegiate Cattlewomen on the University of Florida campus to answer student questions about the beef industry. Ashley Hughes was very pleased with how the event went. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Georgia Beef Board Request for State Checkoff Dollars

Will Bentley, executive vice president of the Georgia Beef Board, explains how they’ve requested dollars from the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef to fund promotions in the state. 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 …

A Letter to the Editor from Bill Castle: HLB Dialog Needed

A Letter to the Editor, Citrus Industry magazine By Bill Castle, University of Florida professor emeritus “Desperate times require desperate measures” is a quote from no less a person than Hippocrates. With regard to the citrus industry, HLB and 74 million boxes, are these desperate times? I think most people would agree. Looking around our industry, virtually everyone is engaged …