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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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.” …

The Hardest Hit Area of Agriculture

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

What is it? Everett Griner tells us. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026

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 …

Cotton Producers Frustrated

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that the uncertainty in the cotton industry has left many producers frustrated. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) administered by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for funding on a continuous basis but those who want to receive consideration for funding in this fiscal year must submit their applications by June 1. Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says that even though FRPP has been in previous farm …

Food Safety System Philosophy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The latest situation with the pistachio nuts and salmonella has some asking more questions about the state of the Food Safety System. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …