The old saying, “be careful what you wish for” came to mind after here at the Southeast AgNet Pensacola office in Southwest Escambia County I received 22.1 inches of rain this past weekend. So drying out carpets while trying to keep items off the floor in dry areas has been the normal activity for the past couple of days. Download …
Various Issues Hurting Farm Bill Progress
Many people were pleased to see the Senate take up the farm bill last week, but as Tyron Spearman reports, efforts to move it along are being affected by various factors. Download Audio 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, …
Georgia Cotton Growers Want More General Rains
The tropical rains, which dropped quite a bit of moisture in South Alabama and North Florida, have also been working their way into parts of Georgia. But the trend thus far this season seems to be right back to just scattered showers in the cotton growing areas of the state, and Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton said growers would love …
Filling the Summer Meal Gap
It’s time for that age ole tradition of summer break from the grind of the school year, but Under Secretary Kevin Concannon says it is not always a fun time for those children who suffer from food insecurity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Adam Putnam talks about Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program which offers free, nutritious meals and fun learning activities at more than 2,500 locations throughout Florida to children in need. Click on SummerFoodFlorida.org for more information about the program. Download Audio Plus a reminder you can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 8th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Possible Farm Bill Timeline
There’s a lot of speculation as to when the 2012 farm bill can actually be put together but some are looking at a possibility for House and Senate Ag leaders to conference later this summer to finalize the ultimate bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
New Foot and Mouth Vaccine is a Major Breakthrough
There will soon be a new weapon in the arsenal against foot and mouth disease as Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio 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 Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
NPB Participates in School Lunch Conference
The National Peanut Board recently took part in a conference to help promote the use of peanuts in school lunch menus, as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio 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 Robotics Offers Growers …
June is National Home Ownership Month
June is National Home Ownership Month as residents in rural areas are being reminded of opportunities to purchase or refinance homes as Susan Carter has the details. Download Audio 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 Robotics Offers Growers …