The Agricultural Broadband Coalition applauded bipartisan leaders in the House and Senate for introducing the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018 on Thursday, a milestone piece of legislation that will help to revolutionize farming across the United States. The legislation, which was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and in the House by …
CURD Act Would Codify Formal Definition of Natural Cheese
Bipartisan Senators from Wisconsin have introduced the CURD Act, or the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act. Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, says the bill would codify a formal definition of “natural cheese”, a term commonly used on food packaging that currently has no official definition. Need Under the CURD Act, “natural cheese” would be defined as cheese that …
USDA Helped Improve Essential Services for 7 Million Rural Residents in 2017
Funding Supports Schools, Libraries, Municipal Centers, First Responder Vehicles and Equipment, Other Community Needs Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA invested in nearly 400 projects to provide essential services for more than 7 million people in rural areas across the country in Fiscal Year 2017. “Partnering with our small towns and cities to support essential services that rural residents …
Other Countries Affecting U.S. Peanut Market
When it comes to the marketing of U.S. peanuts, Tyron Spearman reports exports to other countries plays a big role. Other Countries Affecting U.S. Peanut Market Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
RFA Develops ‘Ethanol in the Classroom’ Program for Students
Consumers are never too young to learn about the benefits of ethanol. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has developed an “Ethanol in the Classroom” course, providing a fun and interactive way for students to learn about the renewable fuel. The e-Learning program is broken down into three levels: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. After selecting the appropriate level, …
Florida Forever Ready for Senate Approval
A measure to set aside $100 million a year through the Florida Forever land-preservation program moved a step closer Wednesday to Senate approval. According to a story from the News Service of Florida, the Florida Senate positioned the bill (SB 370) for a vote next week. It would use money from a 2014 voter-approved constitutional amendment aimed at increasing land …
Secretary Perdue Announces USDA’s 2018 Farm Bill Principles
Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled USDA’s 2018 Farm Bill and Legislative Principles. Stephanie Ho has the details. Secretary Perdue Announces USDA’s 2018 Farm Bill Principles Read more on Secretary Perdue’s announcement of the 2018 Farm Bill and legislative Principles. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Cattle Industry Meeting Next Week
Cattle producers from not only here in the Southeast, but from across the country will be in Phoenix, Arizona next week for the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Southeast AgNet will be there and our coverage will be brought to you by GrazonNext HL from Dow AgroSciences. GrazonNext HL herbicide gives you a simple, lasting solution for …
Georgia Organics Conference & Expo Coming in 3 Weeks
Farmers, consumers and those interested in the organics industry are invited to attend the Georgia Organics Conference & Expo, February 16-17 in Augusta, GA. Michael Wall, director of farmer services at Georgia Organics, has more details. Georgia Organics Conference & Expo Coming in 3 Weeks Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Wiregrass Cotton Expo Set for February 2
Southeast cotton growers are encouraged to attend the 2018 Wiregrass Cotton Expo, February 2 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. The free event will include an exhibitor show and various cotton management presentations from Alabama Extension specialists, seed companies, Florida’s state climatologist and the Alabama Cotton Commission. The luncheon speaker will be Dr. Don Shurley, extension economist …