Annual Farm Bureau Convention a Month Away

Josh McGill Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Farm Bureau will host its annual convention in Orlando next month, January 8-13. Samantha Castro from IDEAg says the convention provides a packed schedule for attendees, including a president’s forum for candidates running to be the next Farm Bureau president, Foundation’s Night Out and keynote speaker Barbara Corcoran. The convention will also host the final round of the Rural Entrepreneurship …

A Not so White Christmas

Josh McGill Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Everyone has heard Bing Crosby’s 1942 hit “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.” Well for most of the United States this year, a white Christmas will be nothing more than a dream. Record high temperatures and above normal rainfall in many parts of the Eastern US make up an unusual Christmas holiday forecast. USDA’s Rod Bain reports. Download Audio Sponsored …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Drone Registration Rules Announced; Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information and rules on registering your drone with the federal government, as well as a video from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the Omnibus Appropriations Bill approval. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Vilsack to Meet on GMO Labeling

Josh McGill Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Agriculture Secretary plans to bring stakeholders in the genetically engineered food labeling debate to the table to reach common ground on the issue. That comes as a handful of states are pushing for their own labeling laws that some farm groups call a “patchwork” of mismatched regulations. Those regulations include a Vermont law starting in July which will …

Historic Breakthrough for Ag Trade

Josh McGill Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The latest World Trade Organization ministerial ended with agreements on agricultural trade deemed the most significant in two decades. USDA’s Rod Bain Reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Where Does Your Christmas Tree Come From?

Josh McGill Alabama, Florida, Georgia

Tis the season when the family gathers together to enjoy a nice meal and open presents under the tree. Ever wonder where your Christmas tree came from? A recent census of horticulture from the United States Department of Agriculture has information on several traditional holiday goods. USDA’s Rod Bain reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Drone Registration Rules Announced

Josh McGill Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Drone registration will soon be mandatory. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that recreational users of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, must register their systems with the federal government. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers

Josh McGill Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recently released a video regarding the omnibus approval which includes key measures for cattle producers, including the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling known as COOL. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Almonds may help Augment Nutrients in Diet

Josh McGill Florida, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From UF/IFAS Communications: By Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Eating a moderate amount of almonds each day may enrich the diets of adults and their young children, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Miguel Allamand recognized during Chile Country Council Meeting

Josh McGill Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Produce Marketing Association: Santiago, Chile —Outgoing Produce Marketing Association Chile Country Council Chairman Miguel Allamand of Exportadora Subsole was recognized Dec. 3 at the council meeting in Santiago, Chile. The council and incoming Chairman Christian Corssen of Compania Frutera Santa Maria S.A. praised him for his role and contribution as chairman over the past four years. “Serving as …