The Biden Administration announced more appointments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including some Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors. One of those named today was Deborah Tannenbaum, who has been appointed FSA State Executive Director for Florida. Most recently, Tannenbaum served as the Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer …
Ag Labor Discussed at AG Employer Workshop
The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) recently held an Agricultural Employer AG Labor Roundtable in Albany, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports that discussions included the difference in mandatory wages for H2A labor versus H2B labor, and how far in advance producers must apply for their labor needs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
FCA Pleased with ‘Boots on the Hill’ Event
As the 2022 Florida Legislative Session continues, many Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) members across the state were able to take part by attending their annual “Boots on the Hill” event last week. FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that despite Covid, it was all in all a very successful event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
USDA to Conduct First National Agroforestry Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct the first-ever National Agroforestry Survey. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is mailing the survey to 11,000 farmers and ranchers next week to gather information on agroforestry practices used for climate, conservation and production. NASS Agricultural Statistics Board Chair, Joe Parsons, explains the various agroforestry practices that will be part of this …
Poultry Industry on High Alert for Avian Influenza
In the wake of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) being found in wild birds in the U.S., poultry producers here in the Southeast and across the country are asked to be on high alert. Gary Crawford has more details. HPAI is a serious disease and requires rapid response because it is highly contagious and often fatal to chickens. APHIS works with its federal, state, …
‘Heartland’ Water Funding Plan Backed
(TALLAHASSEE/NSF/January 26, 2022) — A Senate panel Wednesday approved a plan that would provide $20 million a year to help protect the headwaters of waterways in Central Florida, despite continued concerns from environmental groups about the source of the money. The Senate Agriculture, Environment and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee approved the bill (SB 1400), sponsored by Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills. …
Create a Chicken Garden to Keep Your Feathered Friends Healthy
How to create a chicken garden to keep your feathered friends healthy, and also away from your harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A chicken garden is a great way to supplement your chickens’ diets while keeping them busy and away from your garden. Place your chicken garden in an area where they have easy access to, …
Farmers Reunite, Make Preparations During Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting
By Clint Thompson Wednesday, Jan. 26 was a day for reunions and planning during the annual Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) meeting at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. After the 2021 meeting was moved to a virtual format amid COVID-19, this year’s in-person meeting was held for the first time in two years. It …
FFBF On Florida Nutrient Application Rates Bills
Florida’s farmers rely on nutrient management guidelines and recommendations that ultimately come from the University of Florida institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). Those guidelines and recommendations haven’t been updated for a while, according to Florida Farm Bureau Interim Director of State Legislative Affairs, John Walt Boatright. “In essence, many farmers and ranchers depend on best management practices which …
Peanut Market Well Supplied
During a recent event, a peanut broker noted the U.S. peanut market is well supplied following the 2021 crop production and carryout from the 2021 marketing year. Tyron Spearman has more details. 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 …