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
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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Tarentaise Cattle a Viable Option for Southern Cattlemen
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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Commissioner’s 2015 Ag-Environmental Leadership Awards
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 …
PMA Fresh Summit 2015
We sat down with President of the Produce Marketing Association Cathy Burns to talk about this year’s Fresh Summit and the future of PMA. Click here for more news on the Produce Marketing Association. 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 …
FL Ag Expo Coming November 4th
The Florida Ag Expo is coming November 4th to the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Balm. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the GCREC and the 10th anniversary of its location in Balm. We spoke with Vice President of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, about this upcoming event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Commissioner Black Urges Caution During Harvest Season
At the 38th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black delivered a speech addressing highway safety, especially when farm equipment is involved. He says this is the season for agri-tourism and many consumers are out on the roads, but it’s also the season for peanut and cotton harvesting. Commissioner Black says during this time of year farm equipment …
FVSU Talks Goat Research at Sunbelt Ag Expo
This year at the 38th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, the  sheep and goat exhibit was named in honor of Georgia Extension animal scientist Will Getz, who died this past summer. Getz worked for many years at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and helped organize the small ruminant exhibits every year. We sat down with one of the exhibitors, Dr. S. Mobini, …