In an effort to see members across the state, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has kicked off their Regional Cookouts. The first one was held on June 10th in Atmore and ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says it was nicely attended. For more information about the remaining four ACA Regional Cookouts, go to their website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Register Now for Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo
Preregistration is underway for the 2021 Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo. The event will take place August 18-19 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, Florida. One of the purposes of the Expo is to bring together industry members, and this includes Florida FFA officers. They’ve been a big part of the Expo for the past few years, …
Registration Ongoing for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 15-17 at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation returns for its annual in-person conference after having last year’s event cancelled amid COVID-19. Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director Don Koehler discusses the significance of this event …
Plants That Take a Lot of Heat and Still Bloom Through Dry Spells
The plants that can take a lot of heat and still bloom through a dry spell. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When summer heat kicks in, its good to know you can rely on a number of drought-resistant flowering plants to hold their own and still produce beautiful blooms and foliage. Yarrow is one of them. The plant …
Agriculture Sec. Vilsack Issues Proclamation Recognizing National Pollinator Week
(WASHINGTON, June 21, 2021) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclamation to recognize the designation of the week of June 21 – 27, 2021 as National Pollinator Week. Pollinator species, such as birds, bats, bees, and other insects, play an important role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Honey …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Holding Annual Meeting
The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) is holding their annual meeting this week at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. AAC Executive Director Grace Ellis told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are thrilled with this year’s event. More information about this week’s meeting can be found on the AAC website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
US Trade Issue with EU Resolved
A trade issue between the United States and the European Union, that affected the U.S. peanut industry, has been resolved. 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 Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Florida Natural Resource Meeting Web Conference is Wednesday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will conduct a State Technical Committee meeting Wednesday, June 23 from 10 a.m.- noon Eastern. NRCS will seek recommendations and provide a report for fiscal year 2022 natural resource and program priority decisions during the web conference. That’s Florida State Conservationist Juan Hernandez. While the State Technical Committee has no implementation or …
Teachers Sharing FFA, Ag Opportunities
For years, teachers across the country have advocated for their students regardless of their environment. Agriculture educators across the country are sharing the story of FFA and agriculture education in their states and communities this summer. More than 82 agricultural education teachers will continue to share the story as part of the National Teachers Ambassadors for FFA Program. This includes …
More Production, Demand for Dairy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting more dairy cows and therefore more milk production the next couple of years. According to a story from Rod Bain, the USDA is also expecting more demand for dairy products. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …