A Changing Russia

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Russians are adopting western trends. Everett Griner explains how. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025

USDA Announces Final Analysis on Climate Change Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The final analysis on the impact of proposed energy and climate change legislation is completed as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gives us an overview of the findings. Secretary Vilsack acknowledges that specialty crops will not see much of a benefit in a carbon sequestration system, but says that they have some preliminary plans to assist growers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Good Bacteria Found to Fight Bad Bacteria in Food Safety Battle

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Scientists with the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition are currently studying naturally occurring bacteria that can fight the bacteria that causes salmonella and would keep tomatoes free from contracting the pathogen that causes the foodborne illness. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida …

GFB Encourages Farmers to Attend Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock

For the 46th year, Jekyll Island will be awash with Georgia Farm Bureau members as the organization holds their annual meeting December 6-8. And President Zippy Duval encourages all members to take part in the activities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …

Updates to The Fabric of Our Lives Campaign

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Cotton Incorporated has brought back the classic “Fabric of Our Lives” campaign and director of public relations, James Pruden, says it has been updated and personalized to become “The Fabric of My Life”. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

USDA Studies SNAP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA has released information from a study they did about SNAP, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025

House to Vote on Estate Tax Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Thursday on H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …

Brucellosis Found In Idaho Cow

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Agriculture officials in Idaho have announced brucellosis has been found in a beef cow in the eastern part of their state. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …

Growers, Others Needed For Citrus Variety Evaluation

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida’s New Varieties Development and Management Corporation seeks more industry volunteers to evaluate potential new citrus varieties. In this report, NVDMC Executive Director Peter Chaires tells about the need for knowledgeable volunteers at monthly evaluation meetings. Growers and others interested in helping can call Chaires at 407-302-3510, or email him at pchaires@flcitruspackers.org Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …

Latest “Citrus Growing in Florida” Provides Production Info

Dan Citrus, Florida

A classic book about citrus production – “Citrus Growing in Florida” – was recently updated to include information about citrus greening disease, canker and other recent developments. This is the fifth edition of the book first written almost 50 years ago and last updated 10 years ago. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more information about this good read for industry …