Good management practices for Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) in cattle herds across the Southeast is important, and it’s something Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) takes very serious. Dr. Jody Wade, cattle professional services veterinarian for BI, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about a product they hope producers will seriously consider as a part of their management program. To learn more about ZACTRAN® and treating cattle …
This Year Will See First U.S. Ag. Trade Surplus Since 2018
For the last two years, the U.S. has bought more farm and food products from other countries than it’s sold to other nations. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, this year U.S. farmers and food manufacturers are on the way to selling more products to foreign buyers than ever before. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Farmer Optimism, the Supply Chain, and How They Affect Tractor Sales
In the second quarter of 2021, money that had been diverted by COVID-19 from travel and other activities into the small tractor market began to return to normal use. But, sustained gains in commodity prices have resulted in farmers continuing their buying sprees for larger tractors and harvesters, as shown in AEM’s monthly Ag Tractor and Combine reports. The under-40 …
Florida NRCS Extends EQIP 2022 Funding Signup
We told you before that Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners had until the first of September to apply for financial and technical assistance through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Well, that date has been extended as you now have until October 1, 2021 to apply. While applications for EQIP are accepted on a continuous basis, funding selections …
Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet
What you need to know about growing one of the tastiest tropical fruits on the planet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Mangosteen is also known as the Queen of tropical fruits. It’s native in many countries, but in the United States, you will find it in Florida and Hawaii. It has amazing flavor, is slightly acidic, and the …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 8-27-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 27, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending Aug 27, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,100 head compared to 13,096 last week and …
Good Prices for Cotton and Peanuts
While we are seeing good prices right now for both cotton and peanuts, Tyron Spearman reports with harvest time about here, the looming hurricane this weekend could affect some of those crops. 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 …
John Deere Hay and Forage Equipment Delivers
When it comes to hay and forage equipment, John Deere has years of field experience to create equipment that delivers what you need. Chase Millam, marketing manager for hay and forage at John Deere, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman during the recent Cattle Industry Convention. They discussed a couple of pieces of equipment, including something brand new, the W235R Windrower (W235R …
Better Disease Surveillance of Animals May Help Prevent Future Pandemics
USDA has announced a proposed framework for a project that could help prevent future human pandemics stemming from diseases in animals. Gary Crawford has the story. Dr. Mike Watson, Associate Administrator of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, saying that setting up an early warning system to detect diseases in animals that might threaten humans is a long term …
Dairy Donation Program Has Benefits
We told you Wednesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had announced the establishment of a $400 million Dairy Donation Program (DDP). Under the DDP, eligible dairy organizations will partner with non-profit feeding organizations that distribute food to individuals and families in need. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh explains what she sees as the benefits of the newly announced DDP. Under the …