(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/March 15, 2023) — The Florida Senate has started fast-tracking a proposal that would bar the sale of agricultural land and property within 20 miles of military bases to interests tied to the Chinese government or other nations on a list of “countries of concern.” The bill (SB 264), which passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, also would …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Atlanta Chili Week
The Beef Checkoff program in Georgia recently took part in Atlanta Chili Week. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they were excited to bring this beef promotion back. Atlanta Chili Week was held February 20-26. To learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Images courtesy of Atlanta Chili Week/Facebook. …
Virtual Workshops on CSP Being Held Thursday in Florida
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is hosting two virtual workshops on Thursday, March 16. They are designed for an overview of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for agricultural producers and non-industrial, private forest landowners. The first session will run from 2pm to 4pm Eastern, the second session (the same presentation as the first) will be from 6pm to 8pm Eastern. The agenda for …
Cattlemen Welcome Introduction of Black Vulture Relief Act
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recently welcomed the introduction of the bipartisan Black Vulture Relief Act, led by Rep. John Rose (R-TN) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL). NCBA Director of Government Affairs Sigrid Johannes, explains what this bill does. Black vulture depredation rates have increased across the Southeast in recent years, surpassing 30% in some states like Florida. And they are causing …
Alabama Starts Black Vulture Depredation Permitting April 1
Cattle producers across many areas of the county recently welcomed the introduction of the bipartisan Black Vulture Relief Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. It’s a bill designed to give producer’s greater flexibility on black vulture management. But in Alabama, a new program through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) starts April 1. ADAI Deputy Commissioner Hassey Brooks explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall …
Combine Sales in the U. S. Grow, Ag Tractors Sales Near Average
According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), overall U.S. ag tractor unit sales in February stayed near their five-year average, but combine harvesters continued triple-digit growth. The latest data shows overall U.S. ag tractor unit sales fell in February, and that was despite gains in the 100-plus horsepower and four-wheel-drive segments, up 2.7 and 55 percent respectively. Overall tractor …
Bank Rescue Could Slow Interest Rate Hikes
Due to more recent bank failures, Mark Oppold reports some feel this could pause any interest rate hikes by the Fed for a while. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …
Meat Plants Employed Nearly 31% of U.S. Food Workers in 2021
The latest federal data shows that in 2021, the U.S. food and beverage manufacturing sector employed 1.7 million people, or more than 1.1 percent of all U.S. nonfarm employment. Within the U.S. manufacturing sector, food and beverage manufacturing accounted for the largest share of employees, 15.4 percent. USDA’s Economic Research Service Monday announced the data, noting that these employees help …
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
Breeding better potatoes for better potato chips. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Americans eat more potato chips than any other nation; more than four pounds a person a year, according to Potatoes USA. About 22 percent of the U.S. potato crop—nearly 7,500 million pounds annually—are made into chips. And USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) helps ensure that the country …
Peanut Market Update
The peanut market is still quiet, and as Tyron Spearman reports, that means no new contracts are being offered at this time. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 through …