One of Alabama’s most treasured natural resources is its forest land, which covers over 70 percent of the state, making it the second most forested state in the nation. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is promoting several events next month around the state that focus on forestry, both caring for the forest land and celebrating it. Sponsored ContentWhat …
Veteran Trade Specialist on Doha Round
Officials from the US and other countries have been in Geneva this week trying to work through issues and restart the Doha round. I was in Austria last week and spoke with former European Union agriculture commissioner Franz Fischler about the Doha Round. You may recall that he played an active role in the GATT negotiations. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
USDA to Purchase Fresh Tomatoes
USDA is purchasing up to 3.6 million pounds of fresh tomatoes with currently available Farm Bill funds. The tomatoes will be donated to child nutrition and other domestic food assistance programs. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Farm Bureau Urges Energy Bill Compromise
With Congress working on comprehensive energy legislation this week, Florida Farm Bureau Federation is urging its members to contact their representatives and senators about the problems high energy costs are creating for farmers and ranchers. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Green Cotton
Cotton Incorporated CEO J. Berrye Worsham says they have been taking the eco-friendly message that cotton is green to consumers and college campuses. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
USDA Outlook Charts Updated
Today Everett Griner gives us some percentages from these charts, and the outlook is not looking to good. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Citrus Psyllid Research – More Details for Growers
In this report, more from UF entomologist Dr Michael Rogers about what is being learned about the citrus psyllid. Rogers was a presenter at the recently Re-Scheduled Citrus Expo Seminars on September 4, after the original Citrus Expo in late August had to be cancelled due to Tropical Storm Fay. Rogers says much of what is being learned will be …
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Preview
In this report, details about our upcoming LIVE broadcast of the release of USDA’s annual October Citrus Crop Forecast, scheduled this year for Friday morning October 10th at 8:30 a.m. As we have done for well over a decade Southeast AgNet will again broadcast the numbers the moment they are released to the industry and the public. Stallings Crop Insurance …
Florida Citrus Commission Meeting Overview
In this report, AgNet’s Ernie Neff offers an overview of this week’s meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission in Lakeland. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Donations Needed for Cattlemen affected by Ike
Efforts are underway to help cattle producers in both Texas and Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ike. Pictured are cowboys on the Bolivar Peninsula rounding up some of the thousands of head of cattle that are roaming loose in southeast Texas in the wake of the storm. More information on how you can help is available by clicking Here or by calling 1-866-BEEF-USA. …