The American National Cattlewomen (ANCW) met during the recent annual Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, and during that event they elected Pam Griffin, a cow/calf producer from Arizona as their new President. Then, she was here in the Southeast attending the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Montgomery. That’s where Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman was able to catch up with Pam, …
Top Agricultural Markets to Start the Year
Looking back at February, some agricultural markets did very well. Mark Oppold explains what markets top the list after the first two months of the year. 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 …
Environmental Stewardship Program Nominations are Due Friday
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting applications until Friday, March 10 for the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award. The annual award program recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers. Any group, individual, or organization is eligible to nominate one individual or business raising or feeding cattle. Individuals and families may not nominate themselves, although nominees may be …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to the Commissioner about a special week for one of the divisions in Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). And that’s our weekly Around the State with Commissioner Pate. To learn more about National Weights and Measures Week, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Prevent Cancer Through Healthy Foods
Ways you can prevent cancer through healthy foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. March is National Nutrition Month, and to kick things off, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is helping people build better eating habits with foods shown to prevent cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease. …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-03-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 3, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 3, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,200 head compared to 10,356 last week and …
Environmental Groups Object to Florida Development Bills
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE,FL/March 3, 2023) — Environmental groups are raising concerns that legislative proposals would damage land-use planning and run counter to conservation efforts backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Representatives of 1000 Friends of Florida, Friends of the Everglades and VoteWater on Thursday targeted numerous bills filed for the upcoming legislative session that could do such things as redefine sprawl, deter citizens …
March is National Peanut Month
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods;. Tyron Spearman has more about the benefits of eating peanuts. 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 Herbicides or Beneficials …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Starts Wednesday
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention kicks off Wednesday, March 8th in Columbus, Ga. Taylor Pearce, GCA Membership Engagement Coordinator, says a lot of topics will be discussed and there will be a 30,000 square foot trade show floor. Producers across the state are invited to be a part of the GCA Convention, which will run March 8-10. Learn more on the GCA website. Sponsored …
European Union Group Tours Alabama Livestock Industry
Last fall, a group from the European Union was in Alabama to learn more about the livestock industry in the Southeast. Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University (AU), Dr. Wayne Greene, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman why they were here and what all they toured. To learn more about this tour, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …