New Director of Communications for Georgia Ag Department

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

Today was the last day for a staff member here at Southeast AgNet. After almost six years, Julie McPeake is moving on as she has accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. I was able to talk with her new boss, Commissioner Gary Black. He describes how pleased he is that she is joining his staff and discusses …

Change to Cotton Projections

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops

For a variety of reasons, projected cotton production numbers have changed. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Hollering Fish

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Florida, General, Georgia

Humans are known to raise their voices when they are in a loud room, to help those that they are talking to better hear them, it’s a trait that is also been known to occur in other mammals and birds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

ASTA Discusses Hotly Debated Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Seeds

This past week industry leaders and seed experts met in Indianapolis for the American Seed Trade Association’s Annual convention. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Dollars Slated for Citrus Greening Research

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

USDA is putting in $6.5 million for three Florida projects aimed at fighting citrus greening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 13

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For morer information: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Director Discusses Vision for UF’s Immokalee Center

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Legislative funding for the University of Florida’s Southwest Florida Research and Education Center at Immokalee is discussed by center director Calvin Arnold. Arnold also addresses his vision for the center, including its role in the fight against the devastating citrus disease HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Pot Crop

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about marijuana growers being caught off balance in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

EPA and Ag Sector Have Seperate Terms for Same Thing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

While EPA has stressed that ditches are not included in the proposed Waters of U.S. rule, American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman notes that the agency and the ag community simply have different terms for the same thing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Cantor’s Defeat Spells Trouble for Immigration Reform

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s shocking loss of his primary this week could mean big trouble for immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …