Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill; Peanut Contracts; Cotton Varieties

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-news features reports on the farm bill conference, peanut contracts, research of cotton varieties and much more. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

Sugar in OJ, Other Citrus Issues Addressed

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

An advertising program to tackle orange juice’s sugar issue and an evaluation of the Florida Department of Citrus’s scientific research division are among topics addressed by department Executive Director Doug Ackerman. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Pretty Pumpkins

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Many consumers are branching out far beyond the traditional round, orange classics for specialty varieties. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

NRCS Chief Encourages Producers to Participate in Conservation Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Jason Weller, encourages farmers and ranchers to come into their local USDA Service Center to discuss the conservation programs that are available. Download Audio NRCS has an upcoming batching date of November 15, 2013, for both the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida …

Research Finds That Choosing the Right Cotton Variety Critical for Success

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

University of Georgia cotton specialist Guy Collins says that selecting the wrong variety could cost a grower up to $350 an acre. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Imports Driving Sugar Prices Down

Randall Weiseman Florida, Sugar

A flood of sugar imports from Mexico has sent refined sugar prices spiraling down 57 percent in the past 24 months. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Report on Citrus Crop Condition, Plant Openings

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Crop conditions, rainfall and packinghouse and processing plant openings were reported by the National Agricultural Statistics Service for the week that ended Sunday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Florida Beef Farm to Fork Tour Survey Results

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Quite a few folks were able to get some questions answered about the beef industry during the recent Florida Beef Farm to Fork Tour. Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes talks about the results of a survey they gave to the tour participants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

Pleased with Alabama Beef Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pleased with how October Beef Month has gone this year. And it was all capped by their big 2013 Alabama Best Steak Contest which did quite a bit to boost beef sales across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

Talking Beef at Georgia Nurses Conference

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board attended the Georgia Nurses Association Conference last week in Augusta and Suzanne Black said it was a great event for helping spread the healthy beef message. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …