Southeast Beef Bytes2

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

In our continuing series funded by the National Beef Checkoff, we are talking with producers from around the Southeast about the checkoff and what it has done for not only the industry but for their operations. Our series is called “Southeast Beef Bytes” and in our second installment we have Jonny Harris, a cattle producer from Wayne County, Georgia who …

Hunger Woes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

World food supplies decline. Everett Griner checks out the reasons. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025

Growers Urged to Become Informed on Federal Mktg Order Issues

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these two reports, more with Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr who says he and other Citrus Commissioners are serious about wanting to engage all Florida growers in the discussion about a possible Federal Marketing order for citrus. It is a complex issue and growers may be asked to vote in a referendum about it, which could change …

Florida’s Peace River Valley Growers Deal With the Issues

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Visiting recently with leaders of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers’ Association, we had the chance to talk to PRVCGA president Justin Sorrells to ask about the biggest issues among his membership these days. Hear his comments in this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Vilsack on Farm Bill Implementation Process

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, Georgia

Southeast AgNet recently had the opportunity to interview Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack regarding the progress of the 2008 Farm Bill Implementation process. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Too Much of a Good Thing

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The recent rain has been a welcome site to many in the state of Florida but Josh Craft, Assistant Director of Agricultural Policy for the Florida Farm Bureau, says it may be too much for Potato growers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

Food Safety on the Grill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry

With the grilling season now officially upon us we have a series of reports to ensure the food on your grill is not only good, but good for you. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Horse Vaccinations

Randall Weiseman Equine, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is urging horse owners to have their horse’s vaccinated against the mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile viruses. More information is available on the FDACS Division of Animal Industry web site by clicking on EEE and West Nile Virus. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

Citrus Growers Take Big Picture Approach to Citrus Psyllid Control

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Indian RIver citrus growers, like citrus growers all over Florida, continue to look for ways to effectively stop the spread of citrus psyllids, which cause the spread of greening. In this report, comments from Indian River CItrus League’s Doug Bournique about progress in aereal spray research as growers treat large areas at the same time. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports …

FL Rains Continue – New Anchor for AgNet’s Specialty Crop News

Gary Cooper Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

From drought conditions to downright flood conditions in many Florida specialty crop production areas, growers continue to deal with rain in many areas of Florida, some right about the time of harvest. Stay tuned in days to come, as AgNet’s Julie McPeake (photo) takes the anchor position for Specialty Crop news reports here at the network. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry …