The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to a reading of just 99, the weakest reading since April 2020. The May 2022 barometer reading marked just the ninth time since data collection began in fall 2015 that the overall measure of farmer sentiment fell below 100. Agricultural producers’ perceptions regarding current conditions on their farms, as well …
Fried Says Florida Cabinet Meeting Canceled
(TALLAHASSEE, FL/NSF) — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said Tuesday her office was notified that Gov. Ron DeSantis canceled a scheduled June 28 meeting of the Florida Cabinet and a June 29 meeting of the state Board of Executive Clemency. The governor’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Fried, the only Democrat on the Cabinet and a candidate …
Celebrate Avocados in June
A ten-year milestone for a certain fruit. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Ten years ago, the California Avocado Commission first observed June as the official California Avocado Month and they continue the tradition this year. Avocados are grown by about 3000 California growers primarily with Groves from San Diego to Monterey. The California Avocado Commission was created in 1978 …
Still Waiting to Contract Peanuts
With peanut planting expected to wrap up soon, there are still many farmers waiting to contract their crop. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Registration Underway for the Georgia Beef Board BBQ Showdown
Registration is underway for the Georgia Beef Board BBQ Showdown, which kicks off July 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman registration is open until July 1st. (HAMPTON, GA) — Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Georgia Beef Board, and the Georgia Barbecue Association are teaming up to host a flavorful competition during the Quaker State 400 …
Florida Beef Council Pleased with Recent Campaign
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to promote beef across the state in various ways. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples looks at the results they received from one e-commerce campaign promotion which she says turned an investment of each dollar spent to thirteen dollars. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored …
Youth Groups Visiting the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
Last week was a busy week for the staff at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA). According to ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, this included visits by various young people with another group scheduled to be there this week. For more information contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Cotton, Peanut Planting and Condition Update
Recent rains across some areas of the cotton belt has really helped with the overall condition rating of the nation’s crop. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says it is in better shape than it was a year ago at this time. And Rippey takes a look at peanut planting and condition. In Alabama, cotton planted is 91 percent. Last year at this time it was …
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
As the senate continues to work on the next farm bill, Senate agriculture committee chair Debbie Stabenow of Michigan says she’s looking forward to their hearing in Arkansas next week, and the work that comes after. “And then we will begin what is a really important—a thoughtful step-by-step set of hearings through each of the titles of the farm bill …
Farm Real Estate Debt Builds in First Quarter
Farm real estate debt at commercial banks grew modestly in the first quarter, while production loans remained steady. The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank says alongside soaring farmland values, real estate loan balances increased at the fastest pace in four years and drove an increase in the overall amount of agricultural lending. Following a sharp pullback over the last two …