Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill Deadline; Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, 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 time-crunched farm bill and reactions to the proposed food safety rules. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

The Real Reason Behind That Thanksgiving Nap

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Kathy Bernard with USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline dispels the tryptophan myth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

North Alabama Bull Evaluation Sale

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 2013 North Alabama Bull Evaluation Center Sale will be held on Saturday, December 14 at the Cullman Livestock Auction. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

USDA Raises Forecast for 2014 Agricultural Exports

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

The U.S. farm export picture for this fiscal year is looking a little better than analysts had thought a few months ago. USDA’s Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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, …

New UF/IFAS Extension Videos Available for Public

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new series of nine educational videos are now available to the public, thanks to University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty members. Sponsored ContentCIR 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, 2026Florida …

Florida Beef Producers Reminded of the Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council recently sent letters to beef producers in the state about paying into the checkoff. And Ashley Hughes has a reminder of when the one dollar per head should be collected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Alabama Perspective on Paying Into the Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

A recent conversation with a staff member about today’s cattle prices allows Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association a chance to offer a different perspective for prodcuers when they think about paying into their beef checkoff programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Georgia Beef Board Talking with Producers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

There are some upcoming events the Georgia Beef Board will be attending, which Suzanne Black says will give them a chance to talk with cattle producers about their beef checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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 …

Debate Continues over Commodity Title

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

As work continues to hash out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill, Tyron Spearman reports one debate centers over the commodity title. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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, …

H-2A and Citrus Harvesting Update

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

There was concern in October that the federal government shutdown might create a shortage of temporary foreign guest workers needed for Florida’s citrus harvest. Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton provides an update on the H-2A situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …