There are only three weeks left to the 2020 Florida Legislative Session, and according to Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard, this week was a busy one. He notes that discussions this week included a bill concerning water. And Ard also has an update on the budget, which lawmakers will be working to wrap up before …
Georgia House Budget Restores Some Ag Funding
Week six of the 2020 session for the Georgia General Assembly was another busy one, according to Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President, Will Bentley. He looks at the latest budget news along with an update on a bill of interest to agriculture. To keep track of activities during the 2020 Legislative Session go to the Georgia Agribusiness Council website, ga-agribusiness.org. …
Bills of Interest to Rural Alabama in Legislature
Three weeks of the 2020 Alabama Legislative Session are now in the books, as various bills of interest to rural parts of the state have been discussed. Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) Executive Director, Leigha Cauthen, looks at a few of those. For more information go to the AAC website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef …
Many Important Deadlines Nearing
There are a variety of important deadlines nearing that Southeast producers need to be aware of. Tyron Spearman runs through some of those, along with a quick look at some other coming events of interest. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
Spring Cattle Health Tips from Boehringer Ingelheim
With spring just around the corner, it’s an important time of the year for cattle producers to be thinking about management decisions for their herd. Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Senior Veterinarian, Richard Linhart, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about the importance of good animal health and the things Southeast producers should be thinking about. To learn more, visit the Boehringer …
Hormel Eliminating Ractopamine from Hog Supplies
Hormel Foods is getting rid of ractopamine (rack-TOH-pah-meen), a growth drug banned by China, from its hog supply. Hormel is joining rival companies like Tyson Foods and JBS in looking to make more meat sales to China, which is in the middle of wrestling with a large shortage of pork. Hormel isn’t going to accept hogs that have been fed …
Southeast Producers Urged to Sign Up Now for EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind agricultural producers and landowners the 2020 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) signup is underway in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. But NRCS encourages those interested to submit applications as soon as possible, as the deadlines to do so are nearing. Alabama Producers Urged to Sign Up Now for EQIP USDA’s Natural Resources …
Peanut Usage is Positive
During a recent conference, those in attendance learned more about peanut consumption and usage numbers. Tyron spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
American Sugar Alliance Touts Sustainability
The American Sugar Alliance recently traveled to two sugar-farming states to talk with sugar producers about the farming practices they are using to sustain the environment. Florida’s sugarcane farmers value the incredible resources and unique ecosystems that the state has to offer and have invested more than $450 million to restore and preserve the Everglades. “We are the original folks …
House of Representatives Clears Bill Boosting Ag Specialists at Borders
On Feb. 10, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would address the shortage of agricultural specialists and inspectors at U.S. ports of entry. According to Customs and Border Patrol estimates, there is currently a shortage of nearly 700 inspectors across the country. The Senate companion bill was introduced by Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and passed in October …