Corn planting across our country is running behind normal according to the latest numbers, as Tyron Spearman has that update along with information about U.S. food sales and another possible super weed that growers in the Southeast may have to also worry about. Corn: Download Audio Sales: Download Audio Weed: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Mosquito Season & Equine Diseases
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam urging horse owners to get their horses vaccinated against mosquito-borne diseases and to be sure their booster shots are up to date. More information is available online at Mosquito-borne Equine Diseases. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Cabinet Members meet with Families and Officials in Alabama & Mississippi
WASHINGTON-Following the President’s commitment on Friday that the federal government would do everything possible to help families and communities recover from the deadly tornados and severe storms that struck the southeast earlier this week, several members of his Cabinet are in Alabama and Mississippi today. They are there to meet with families affected by the storms, as well as meet …
Dyan Kennedy Retires from AL Dept of Ag
This past Friday was the last day for a long time employee with the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, as Dyan Kennedy has retired after 33 years. She has been known for providing Southeast AgNet with the weekly Alabama Livestock Market report. A retirement party was held as she received a special plaque from Commissioner John McMillan, and I …
Fighting Possible New Dust Regulations
When it comes to the development of a new dust rule, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is one of many ag groups fighting the issue. 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 …
Details on Storm Damage to AL Ag Industry
With widespread damage and destruction hitting the Southeast, much of the focus has been in urban areas but Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan says Alabama’s agriculture has also had extensive damage. 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, …
Property Rights also on the FL Legislative Radar
While all eyes have been on immigration, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks gives us the latest on another issue they have been working on this Legislative Session. 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 …
Why E-Verify is a Real Concern for FL Growers
As we enter the last week of Florida’s 2011 Legislative Session, immigration continues to be a top issue for agriculture and Jim Spratt, director of government affairs for the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association, explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
GA Ag Commissioner Says Immigration Reform is a Complex Issue
Georgia’s 2011 legislative session was a heated one when it came to the issue of immigration and even though when the gavel sounded a resolution of sorts had been passed, the discussion still isn’t over. And Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says immigration reform is not as simple as it may seem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Results of GA Water Survey
Water has been getting a lot of attention lately and in this report Tyron Spearman has some information on what Georgians think about it. 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 …