Southeast AgNet This Week: Dairy Program Deadline; Tobacco Certificates

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on a dairy program deadline extension and tobacco certificate redemption. 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 Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Cotton Researcher Discusses Washing Jeans

Some folks raise questions as to whether jeans should even be washed. Well Cindy Zimmerman as a story today with Vikki Martin, Director of Quality Research and Product Evaluation for Cotton Incorporated about that very subject. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

UF/IFAS PIE Center Survey Shows Floridians Have Food Safety Concerns

While Floridians believe they do a fairly good job of keeping themselves safe from food-borne illnesses, they aren’t always clear about which foods, preparation techniques or cooking methods pose the biggest risks. A survey released this week by the University of Florida’s Public Issues in Education Center, shows the state’s residents have many concerns about food safety and genetically modified …

Talking Georgia Beef Checkoff with Producers

Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says they will attend an event this week where they will have a chance to talk with cattle producers about the beef checkoff. Download Audio

Alabama Cattlemen Attending Many Events

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about the variety of meetings they will be involved with over the next couple of months. Download Audio

Florida Producer Pleased with Beef Checkoff

Dr. Ashby Green, who serves on the Florida Beef Council, says the beef checkoff does so many things and feels it has been a good investment across several fronts. 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 …

Citrus Group Shares Knowledge, Strategy on HLB

A citrus “knowledge sharing” group decides on a strategy for HLB, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) is told Tuesday. The CRDF also learns how much Florida Citrus Mutual is asking the Florida Legislature for in the battle against HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

More Pressure on Legislators to Fight EPA Rules

Energy industry leaders are pressing state legislators to fight President Obama’s EPA rules and the grassroots effort could boost agriculture in its fight with EPA over the pending Waters of the U.S. rule. 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 …

Strong Variety Meats Boost October Beef and Pork Exports

The U.S. Meat Export Federation announced strong variety meat exports offset lower volumes for beef and pork in October. 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, 2026Florida …