Referendum for Amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that a referendum will be conducted among U.S. Upland cotton producers and importers. The referendum will take place on October 13, 2009, and will continue through November 10, 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Deadliest Catch Captains Promote State’s Seafood Industry

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE – Three of the world’s most recognizable commercial fishing personalities are helping Florida mark National Seafood Month in October, and will soon be featured in a public awareness campaign promoting Florida seafood products and the “working waterfronts” where the state’s fishing heritage is preserved and cultivated. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

The Soggy South

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, gives an update on the effects of the relentless rains here in the southeast. 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, 2025

Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Grant

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Department of Agriculture has set aside nearly $1.7 million to help open or expand foreign markets for organic fruits and vegetables. 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, 2025

Citrus Abscission Possible Soon; Harvester Tells Benefits

Dan Citrus, Florida

An abscission chemical expected to increase the use of mechanical harvesting may get EPA clearance by spring 2011, the Florida Citrus Commission’s Harvesting Research Advisory Council was told this week. In this report, council Chairman Paul Meador, a harvester, explains the primary benefit of an abscission chemical. Tune to this Southeast AgNet website at 8;20 a. m. Friday October 9th …

Looking for Full Maturity Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

With peanut harvest well underway, Tyron Spearman reports that growers are looking for full maturity in their crop this year. 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, 2025

NCBA Continues to Fight for Death Tax Relief

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is continuing to fight on behalf of family farmers for relief from the death tax. 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, 2025

National Beef Ambassador Competition

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The annual National Beef Ambassador Competition is coming up October 9-11 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 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, 2025

2nd Annual Florida “State Ranch Rodeo” Report

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Florida

The second annual FCA State Ranch Rodeo was held in Kissimmee the first weekend in October at the Silver Spurs Arena with more than 16 teams competing for awards in events simulating “real life on the ranch.” Events such as calf branding, Bronc Riding, Team Doctoring, and Sorting were included in the Ranch Rodeo, and on the second day the …

U.S. – Mexican Trade

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agriculture is feeling the recession. How? Everett Griner tells us. 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, 2025