It’s been announced that a second attempt by Bayer AG to purchase Monsanto has been rejected. The Wall Street Journal Reports the second offer did not include more money, but was a request for detailed business information, known as due diligence, which Bayer said could lead to a higher offer. Monsanto saw the offer as little change compared to the …
NCBA President Speaks to Florida Cattlemen
Day two of the 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. One of the speakers this morning was National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President, Tracy Brunner. Southeast AgNet’s Josh McGill caught up with him to talk about issues affecting cattlemen across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …
UF/IFAS Expert Says Whitefly Species Likely to Cause Growers’ Problems
From the University of Florida/IFAS: By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences expert predicts the Q-biotype whitefly discovered in April in Palm Beach County will likely cause problems for growers. The Q-biotype whitefly – not to be confused with the B-biotype, which came to Florida in the mid-1980s – is now …
GMO Labeling Debate Continues as Deadline Nears
Vermont’s mandatory GMO labeling law is set to take effect on July 1, leaving the U.S. Congress only a few working days to get a bill through the House and Senate. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts and ranking member Debbie Stabenow are still trying to find Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Peanut Crop Update
Peanut farmers across the Southeast have either completed, or are nearing completion of planting this year’s crop. Tyron Spearman has a look at how the crop looks as of this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Florida Cattlemen’s President Pleased with Past Year
The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show is underway at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. FCA President Erik Jacobsen says the past year has been a good one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Alabama Cattlemen Looking at Future Events
The month of June thus far has been a busy one for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, and according to its executive vice president, Dr. Billy Powell, that does not change much for the rest of the month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Producer Pleased with Beef Checkoff
Many producers are aware of what all the beef checkoff does, and that includes Tommy Moore of Valdosta, Georgia. In the weekly Georgia Beef Board report, brought to you by your beef checkoff, he explains why the checkoff is so important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
California WOTUS Ruling Could have National Implications
We have been talking for quite some time about the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule, otherwise known as WOTUS, and how it could affect farmers across the country. And a recent ruling in a case in California could have national WOTUS implications. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Hill reports the ruling against a Northern California farmer which calls soil a pollutant …
12 Public, Private Universities Calling for Increased Federal Investment in Agricultural Research
From the University of Florida/IFAS: By: Samantha Grenrock WASHINTON, D.C. – The University of Florida and 12 other prominent research institutions in the United States joined the SoAR Foundation today in calling for a surge in federal support of food and agricultural science. “Retaking the Field,” the report released by this coalition, highlights recent scientific innovations and illustrates how U.S. …