Groups Praise Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority

After the U.S. Senate passed Trade Promotion Authority legislation (S. 995) Friday evening, many ag groups and Agriculture Secretary Ton Vilsack released statements praising this action: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 22, 2015

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have an update concerning Country of Origin Labeling, a reminder about a June 1st deadline, along with a brush up on BBQ safety for the holiday weekend. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 22nd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …

USDA Helps Rural Communities Get High Speed Internet

Cathy Isom checks out the USDA’s role in helping rural areas connect to the internet for the first time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Milk and New Product Packaging

You’ve probably heard of almond milk, and maybe even cashew milk, but have you heard of peanut milk? Tyron Spearman has a story on how it may be a possibility for consumers, along with information about new packaging for one company who produces peanut products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

Peace River Citrus Growers Learn from Peers

Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director LeAnna Himrod summarizes a grower round table the association held in Wauchula Thursday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida …

Florida Cattlemen on Possible Cuba Trade

While most everyone in the ag industry welcomes trade, thoughts on the issue of the United States opening trade with Cuba vary depending on the geographical location of those being asked. Southeast AgNet recently caught up with Jim Handley of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association to get his thoughts about this possibility. Josh McGill has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Alabama Legislative Session Update

There are now six regular session days left in the 2015 Alabama legislative session, as Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen has an update on what lawmakers did this past week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …

Putnam on Trade Promotion Authority

Many ag groups have been asking Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority and Thursday, the U.S. Senate cleared a major procedural hurdle by voting 62-38 to end debate on the bill, moving it towards a final vote. TPA is a topic that Southeast AgNet recently discussed with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, and Josh McGill has the story. Download …

Farmers Reminded about June 1 Deadline

Tyron Spearman has a reminder for farmers about a June 1 deadline that’s nearing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …