Southeast AgNet This Week: Avian Influenza; Cuban Agriculture Overview

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on preparing for the possible return of avian influenza this fall as well as details on how Cuban agriculture could affect Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Peanut Farmers Urged to Use Trained Scouts

Peanut farmers across the Southeast are being urged to use trained scouts in their fields, and Tyron Spearman explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

“Fresh From Florida” Products in Record Number of Stores Worldwide

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the “Fresh From Florida” retail program, which markets Florida agricultural products, has reached a new record of 12,357 retail stores in 26 countries carrying Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

House Agriculture Committee Approves H.R. 1599

Today, the House Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. The legislation will provide clarity and stability in the marketplace through national uniformity regarding marketing claims for products grown using the latest agricultural production technologies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

No Change to Cotton Crop Forecast but Consumption Drops

USDA recently released their monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report. And according to World Outlook Board Chair Seth Meyer, there weren’t many changes in the forecast for U.S. cotton production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Georgia Beef Board to Meet at Summer Conference

Suzanne Bentley says the Georgia Beef Board will meet during the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference coming up next week at St. Simons Island. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

Talking Beef with Florida Dietitians

A big event has been taking place in Orlando this week, where the Florida Beef Council has been able to talk about the healthy aspects of beef. It’s an event Ashley Hughes says has allowed the Florida Beef Council to get that message to many people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Alabama Beef Contest with Sysco

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about a recent contest held by partnering with Sysco to increase beef sales across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Peanut Tour Stops in California

The National Peanut Board continues their “Perfectly Powerful Peanut” tour with a recent stop in California. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

Perdue Farms Raising More Chickens without Antibiotics

Perdue Farms is raising more than half its chickens without any kind of antibiotics and also announced a new ad campaign on the company’s progress of reducing antibiotic use in poultry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …