AgNet This Week: Brazilian Cotton Concerns; Omnibus Spending Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the stir caused by a recent Washington trip by a Brazilian cotton delegation, the impact the omnibus spending bill will have on the Ag sector and much more. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting Tomorrow

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Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting and UGA’s Production Workshop will be held tomorrow, January 22, at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Senator Chambliss Inducted into Georgia’s Peanut Hall of Fame

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

During the recently held Georgia Peanut Farm Show, The Georgia Peanut Commission installed the fifth recipient into the Georgia Peanut Hall of Fame by inducting U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Additional NRCS Funding Opportunity Available for Florida Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

GAINESVILLE, FL., Jan.21, 2014–The 2008 Farm Bill was recently granted a short extension by Congress. This extension allows the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida to give farmers and ranchers an additional opportunity to improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Download Audio Sponsored …

USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative Proven to be Successful

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative continues to be successful in its efforts to promote American agriculture and create economic opportunity in rural communities. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller gives more details about the StrikeForce efforts in states such as Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …

Bigger Food Price Hikes Expected for 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA economist Ricky Volpe explains why consumers should expect higher food price hikes in 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Increasing Crop Rotation and Grower Profitability Through Biofuel Crops

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts, Soybeans

In the ongoing search for viable crops to be grown for fuel, Ramon Leon with the University of Florida’s West Florida Research Center, says among the factors to be considered when researching a feedstock, is whether the crop will make sense in a farmer’s established rotation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

Checking on Peanut Seed Prices

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanut growers have been waiting to find out what seed prices would be this year. Well, some of those have been announced and Tyron Spearman has a look at the prices being offered right now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

NACD President Promotes Soil Health

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock

Earl Garber, President of the National Association of Conservation Districts, reminds land owners of the importance of good soil health in order to keep it productive for many years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Big NCBA Trade Show for 2014 Cattle Industry Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show is the largest in the beef cattle industry, and this year it’s going to be even bigger. During the Cattle Industry Convention, taking place February 4-7 in Nashville, Tennessee, the NCBA Trade Show is adding more than 30 exhibitors and thousands Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …