Live Cattle Prices May Tighten in 2009

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Current cattle prices are averaging in the low to mid $80.00 range, but USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam said while weak demand and large inventory are keeping prices low, factors should lead to a steady increase in prices as the year moves forward. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Watching Peanut Exports

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Peanut growers have been watching how well peanut exports are doing, as Tyron Spearman has the latest information concerning those. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

The Lure of Gardening

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

With the recent inception of gardens at local USDA offices across the nation as a demonstration of sustainability, Bill Hoffman of the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service says, home gardening is becoming popular again. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

HLB Latest – The Hottest Topic in Citrus

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Ernie Neff has this short report from a grower meeting this week in Immokalee, FL. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Food Banks: Tax Incentives for Donating Farmers

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report, Chip Hinton representing the Florida Association of Food Banks says there are new tax advantages available to farmers who provide good but unmarketable produce to programs to feed the needy. E-mail us at jemychip@msn.com, or call him directly at 813-478-1734. You can also learn more about the Florida Association of Food Banks at www.fafb.org Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

Vilsack Discusses Food Safety

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman recently interviewed U S Agriculture Tom Vilsack. From that interview, some of his comments in this report about food safety issues and how the administration views the need for an overhaul of the food safety system he says is antiquated. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

GA Cattlemen’s Convention Underway

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The 48th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show officially kicks off today in Perry, Georgia as GCA President-elect Bill Nutt said the event is once again being held in conjunction with the annual Beef Expo. As a matter of fact, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is saying “Don’t let the rain scare you away from their 48th annual convention.” …

Don’t Let Rain Scare You away from the 2009 GCA Convention

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association put out the below release to remind everyone their annual convention kicks off Thursday: Don’t let rain scare you away from the 2009 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Beef Expo! Everything is completely under a roof in buildings that are in close proximity to each other. See below for our informative schedule, delicious menus, and don’t …

Florida State Land Judging Contest

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida’s Natural Resources and Conservation Service assisted in the Florida State Land Judging Contest last week as students from across the state gathered to get a better appreciation of soil charicteristics. The winners were as follows: High School FFA – East Ridge High School High School 4H – Manatee County Middle School FFA – Clermont Middle School Middle School 4H …