Lots has been argued about so-called “earmarks” in Congressional budgeting matters, as some would like to make you think all earmarks are bad spending items. In this report, Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says the reality is that some very important budget items are provided for in this way, particularly when it comes to agricultural research. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat …
FL Cattlemen Meet with Legislators
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association spent this past week in Tallahassee meeting with elected officials and Southeast AgNet’s intern during the legislative session this year, Kristen Williams, talked with FCA’s Jim Handley about the week.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
GA Beef at Ag Awareness Day
A variety of ag commodity groups, including the Georgia Beef Board, will be set up this Tuesday at the state capitol. Julie McPeake says they will be partcipating in the annual Georgia Ag Awareness day, all a part of National Agriculture Week.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Peanut Inspection Adjustments & AL Seeking NPB Nominees
In today’s peanut news there’s information about the fact adjustments may be needed in the peanut inspection numbers while the Alabama Peanut Producers are currently seeking nominees to represent them on the National Peanut Board.  Report 1 (:30 mp3)  Report 2 (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
AL Livestock Market Report
Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has a quick rundown through this week’s cattle market numbers.  Report (:45 mp3)        Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
2008 Priority State Issues for FL Cattlemen and Dairy Producers
Here is a handout about important ag issues (pdf file) distributed among those attending the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and Southeast Milk, Inc. legislative activities in Tallahassee this week. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Cattle Industry Mourns Passing of Paul Hitch
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association just released this statement concerning the passing of Paul Hitch, a well-known leader in the cattle industry…. Best known for his success in cattle feeding, Paul was president and chairman of Hitch Enterprises, Inc. and Hitch AgriBusiness, Inc. -  diversified agricultural operations based in the Oklahoma panhandle region.  Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Becoming a Meteorologist
Farmers and ranchers are by nature amatuer meteorologists. In this Agri-View, understanding weather patterns, trends and realities for the “deep southeast”.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FDOC Balances Marketing and Research Needs
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) is expected to invest more into production research than ever before due to the ‘greening’ challenge facing the grower community. In these reports, FDOC Deputy Director of Research and Operations Bob Norberg discusses the balance the Department seeks, in terms of investing into research while also working to keep marketing efforts strong. Report (2:00 …
Top 10 Reasons to Attend GCA Convention
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show, in conjunction with the Georgia Beef Expo, is all coming up April 2nd through 5th in Perry. GCA’s Michelle Creamer has developed a “Top 10” list of reasons why you should attend.  Report (1:30 mp3) Save money by pre-registering by March 21st. To do so click Here Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …