In spite of the good will generated after the United States and Mexico approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, there could be more tensions between the two countries surrounding produce. The Financial Post says Mexico responded to a letter from the top U.S. trade negotiator, Robert Lighthizer, pledging protectionist measures on seasonal farm trade for producers in the politically important states of …
ADAMA in Business to Help Farmers
At ADAMA, they strive for a world where everybody has food security, and everybody in farming has a fulfilling and rewarding life. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman recently talked with Adama Ceo for the U.S., Jake Brodsgaard, about what it is they do and why it’s important for them to be in business to help farmers. More about ADAMA and what …
All-natural Methods for Controlling Unwanted Slimy Critters
Believe it or not, there are natural ways to get rid of some unwanted and slimy critters. Cathy Isom has more details. If you’ve ever encountered snails in your garden you know they can wreak havoc by chewing through the leaves on your plants. Snails and slugs can even consume an entire plant in one night. There are a few …
Alabama Legislative Session Kicks Off Tuesday
The 2020 Alabama Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Montgomery. And again this year we will be getting weekly reports about bills of interest to agriculture from the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC). AAC Executive Director Leigha Cauthen looks at some of the things to expect from this year’s session. For more information go to the AAC website. http://www.alagribusiness.org/ …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 31, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,500 head compared to 11,573 last week and 6,899 year ago. Compared to one week …
Florida Lawmakers Release Budget Proposals
During week three of the Florida Legislative Session, both the House and the Senate released their budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year. Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, runs through some of the numbers. As Ard mentioned, funding for the Florida Forever program for this year is only $33 million. But in the proposals for …
Effects of China Trade Deal on U.S. Beef Sector
We’ve talked before about how many in agriculture were pleased with the recent signing of the first phase of the China trade deal, and this includes the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Their President Jennifer Houston noted, “this is a game changer that will benefit American beef producers.” But a question for some is will this trade deal bring a …
Discussing a Reduction in Planted Acres for Peanuts
During a recent event, a discussion was held concerning a need for a reduction in planted acres of peanuts this year. Tyron Spearman has that story, along with a reminder about the Alabama-Florida Peanut Show coming up next week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
EPA Reaffirms Safety of Glyphosate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an interim decision updating current glyphosate regulations. After a thorough review of the best available science, as required under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, EPA concluded there are no concerns for human health when glyphosate is used according to the label and that the product is …
AEM: USMCA A Victory for Equipment Makers
This week’s signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement offers certainty beyond the farm for agriculture. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says the agreement will help equipment makers grow in the United States, compete globally and support millions of jobs across the country. Case IH North American Vice President Scott Harris serves on the AEM board of directors. Harris says that, “With …