USDA Developing New Ways to Track COVID in Wild and Domestic Animals

Scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are developing new tests to identify and track the COVID virus in wild and domestic animals. Funded by the American Rescue Plan, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is implementing $300 million to conduct monitoring and surveillance of susceptible animals for the COVID virus. Through the initiative, ARS, in partnership with …

The History of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

In February every year, we celebrate Presidents Day which the official holiday was this past Monday. Today, Mark Oppold looks back at when the U.S. Department of Agriculture and that secretary position began in our country. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

Refreshed Format for Florida Grower Citrus Show

Registration is open for the Florida Grower Citrus Show, as AgNet Media is introducing a new look, location, and format for the event. The 2023 trade show is a tailgate gathering, where exhibitors will showcase tailgate-style food to share with growers and industry attendees. The show is scheduled for April 13 in Fort Pierce in the parking lot between the …

Discussing the 2023 Peanut Growing Season

During a recent peanut seed short course, growers heard recommendations for the upcoming season. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

WOTUS and the 2023 Farm Bill on the Horizon for Producers

Two major policy issues should be on the radar of southeastern cattle producers this year, according to Fred Smith, NCBA Region II Policy Division Vice President. Southeast AgNet’s Will Jordan has more information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Tracking Agricultural Markets

With February ending next week, Mark Oppold looks at how some of the agricultural markets are doing since the first of the year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

In our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”, for years now, grower tours of the Cotton Incorporated research facility in Cary, N.C. have been taking place. And Commissioner, you recently took part in one of these tours. Can you tell us about it? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR …

John Deere Continues 80-Year Partnership with FFA

Continuing eight decades of support. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. John Deere announced a donation of $1 million to the National FFA Organization. The donation will support the growth of future leaders, feed agriculture’s talent pipeline, and honor the organization’s community service efforts. It also builds on the 80-year partnership between John Deere and National FFA. “We …