The Cotton Board Holds March Meeting

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

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – The Cotton Board recently held its March Board Meeting in Austin, TX. The purpose of the meeting was to allow The Cotton Board to review Cotton Incorporated’s plan for 2013 and develop strategic recommendations. The meeting was well attended by both producer and importer board members. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Recognizing our Farmers and Ranchers Beyond a Day or Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

It depends on who you talk to and what calendar you check for when you should officially celebrate Agriculture Week. But truth be told we shouldn’t wait on somebody or something to tell us to honor all the men and women who provide us with food, fiber, shelter and energy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

U.S. Meat Production Taking another Cut

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Just about every sector of the meat producing industry will be turning out less product this year except for one, as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

Citrus Leafminer Control: Timing, New Product Discussed

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski says timing is essential for the control of citrus leafminer, which wounds citrus trees and opens them to canker infection. In this report, Stelinski also discusses a relatively new leafminer control product. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida …

More Peanuts

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

Peanut acreage is going to rise sharply. Just how much? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Ag Day A Big Hit for Okeechobee Kindergarteners

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Okeechobee, Florida is in a rural area and is a big farm town, particularly in dairy production…But located on the north side of Lake Okeechobee, it’s also a good example of why even agriculture folks in rural areas need to be aware that lots of urban thinking people live in their midst. Listen to these interviews as local kindergarten teacher …

How The Beef Industry Can Assist the Food Service Industry

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

The forecast for food service operators this year is looking pretty good and according to Sarah Lockyer, director of digital content for the Penton Restaurant Group, there are some ways that the beef industry can help it along. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

South Florida Farmers Say Congressmen West & Kingston “Get It”

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, International, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Southeast AgNet was there when Congressman Jack Kingston from Georgia joined Congressman Allen West in West’s south Florida Congressional district on Friday, to visit with a couple small groups of leading area farmers about critical issues of the day. The conversation was quite candid, and the farmers were encouraged that these Congressional representatives “get it”, particularly when it comes to …

Roberts Talks with Alabama Farmers Invited to Farm Bill Forums

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

A group of farmers from Alabama recently heard from Senator Pat Roberts as Tyron Spearman has those details along with a note about a couple of farm bill forums that will take place later this week in Georgia. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

Florida Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said the Florida legislative session did end on time this past Friday and while they were pleased with the session, there were not a lot of bills passed this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …