Planning for the Winter Months

Josh McGill Citrus, Florida, General

We spoke with Bill Roe of W.G. Roe and Sons about what his operation will be doing heading into the winter months. W.G. Roe and Sons operates Noble Worldwide, a diverse agribusiness featuring growing, packing and marketing of both citrus and blueberries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Alternative Bedding for Poultry Houses

Josh McGill General, Georgia, Poultry

The steady rise in Georgia poultry house numbers has led to a shortage in available bedding materials, particularly pine shavings. That’s why University of Georgia poultry scientist Claudia Dunkley recommends that growers use giant miscanthus grass as an alternative bedding in their poultry houses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Hand Washing

Josh McGill Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Sheep-Goats

It’s the time of year for visiting pumpkin patches, fairs, and Christmas tree farms. Many of these places have livestock and petting zoos, as well as sell food products, which can be a dangerous combination if proper hand washing isn’t included. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Great Turn Out at the FL Ag Expo

Josh McGill Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Water

The Florida Ag Expo drew a large crowd yesterday as they celebrated their 10th anniversary. The day included informational seminars, field tours, and exhibitors. We spoke with Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources for the University of Florida Dr. Jack Payne about the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

South Carolina Peanut Farmers Look to the Future

Josh McGill Field Crops, General, Peanuts, Weather

South Carolina farmers have started trying to recover from the historic October flooding. Cotton and peanut crops suffered the most damage from rain, and the chairman of the South Carolina Peanut Board, Richard Rentz, says lots of peanut farms are a total loss. We spoke with Richard about what the future looks like for South Carolina peanut growers. Download Audio …

Pecan Truffles

Josh McGill General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Pecan truffles are a growing opportunity for Georgia pecan growers, and both farmers and local chefs are excited about the possibilities. Dr. Tim Brenneman, a University of Georgia plant pathologist, has been researching pecan truffles since he discovered them in the late 1980s, and right now he is working on inoculating pecan trees with the fungus that creates truffles. Download Audio …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Georgia Student on National FFA Officer Team; No Convincing Tie with Red Meat to Cancer

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview with Abbey Gretsch, the newly elected national FFA southern region vice president, as well as a information on the lack of associations between red meat and cancer. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Tarentaise Cattle a Viable Option for Southern Cattlemen

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

The tarentaise cattle breed came to America in the 1970s from southeastern France and has long been valued as the perfect “other” breed by progressive cattlemen. We sat down with Leonard Sheriff, owner of Seven Lakes Tarentaise Farm, to talk about why people in the southeast should consider raising and breeding tarentaise cattle.             Download …

Pie Pumpkin Prices to Increase

Josh McGill Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

With Halloween now over, the Georgia pumpkin market goes from focusing on jack-o-lantern pumpkins to pumpkins for Thanksgiving pie, but University of Georgia vegetable horticulturist Tim Coolong says this year we may experience an increase in pumpkin prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Commissioner’s 2015 Ag-Environmental Leadership Awards

Josh McGill FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Fruits, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Water

Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam presented awards to three outstanding farmers today for their dedication to land stewardship and environmental conservation. The awards ceremony was held at the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach. The three farm operations recognized were Dasher Farms in McAlpin, Bull Hammock Ranch in Ft. Pierce and Carlton and Carlton Ranch in …