The coronavirus outbreak is major news right now, not only in China, but also here in the U.S. and other countries around the world. But those in agriculture in our country are still celebrating the recent signing of the phase one trade deal with China. And in a story from Gary Crawford, many analysts are wondering if the coronavirus outbreak …
NRCS Chief on Proposed Changes to EQIP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) continues to seek public comments on its interim rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS Chief Matt Lohr told Southeast AgNet that he encourages producers to make comments on the program. NRCS will make $1.2 billion available for interested producers in fiscal 2020 and state offices will …
Gaps Emerge on Florida Forever
The Florida Forever land-conservation program is just one issue shaping up as an early front in the negotiating battles that will take place in the coming weeks as the House and Senate hammer out a final budget for next year. According to the News Service of Florida, the Senate Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee released their initial budget …
USDA Offers Super Bowl Party Safety Tips
With the Super Bowl coming up Sunday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers safety tips for your party. Cathy Isom has the story. When it comes to offering all of your party favorites for guests coming to your Super Bowl party this year, the USDA recommends that you wash your hands, not your chicken. And, close the buffet after …
Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is Next Week
The 2020 Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held Thursday, Feb. 7 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Ala. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, registration and Trade Show begins at 8:30 central that morning. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
USDA’s Bill Northey Comments on USMCA Signing
President Trump signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today at the White House, something that many in agriculture were pleased to see. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with USDA Farm Production and Conservation Undersecretary, Bill Northey, about the signing and what this means for U.S. producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Secretary Perdue Discusses Details of European Trip
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is traveling this week in Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy to engage with his counterparts on important issues facing agriculture at home and abroad. During a press call from Rome today, Perdue discussed a few details of his European trip. Perdue is joined on this trip by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural …
GCC Chairman Comments on Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) held their annual meeting in Tifton today, all in conjunction with the University of Georgia Cotton Production Workshop. GCC Chairman and Colquitt County producer, Bart Davis talked with AgNet Media’s Clint Thompson about the importance of this event. For more information about cotton research efforts, go to the GCC website. http://www.georgiacottoncommission.org/ Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …
Livestock Groups Pleased with Wednesday’s USMCA Signing
Many in agriculture were pleased with President Trump’s signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Wednesday at the White House. That includes various livestock groups, like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). NCBA President Jennifer Houston attended the signing ceremony and afterwards issued a release saying: “This is a great day for America’s cattle producers and we were once again honored …
Florida House Eyes Environmental Money
From the News Service of Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis would get more than the $625 million he requested for environmental projects, Florida Forever would see a funding cut and Visit Florida would be shuttered, under parts of a House budget proposal released Tuesday. The House and the Senate began releasing budget proposals Tuesday as they prepare to negotiate a final …