From the Georgia Peanut Commission: June 11, 2014 – Washington, D.C.- The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) joined other farm organizations in signing a letter encouraging lawmakers to oppose all amendments to the Fiscal Year 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill that may harm the new 2014 Farm Bill law. The SPFF is comprised of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, the Florida …
Florida Citrus Commission Approves Budget Lacking Advertising Funds
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff attended today’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting where a budget was presented and approved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Concerns Over Possible Budget Reductions
There are many who are concerned about possible budget reductions for agriculture, and that includes the National Cotton Council. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
Obama Signs Water Act that Could Aid Florida Ports, Everglades
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Florida could see up to $1.4 billion from the federal government for Everglades restoration and port improvements under a bipartisan water resources bill that President Barack Obama signed into law Tuesday. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act, the first since 2007 and the first to be signed by a president in 14 years, …
Including Bio-Security to Combat Hog Viruses
It’s been announced that bio-security measures are being used to help combat the virus outbreaks that are killing millions of piglets across our nation. But some wonder what all that actually involves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Report Shows Beef as Top Protein in Foodservice
The 2013 Usage and Volumetric Assessment of Beef in Foodservice report, an annual survey of protein purchasing executives, showed beef is still the number one protein in foodservice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
The Resurgence of Gleaning
Once reserved for wheat fields, the practice of gleaning produce has gained popularity in the fight against hunger. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Funding Available for Florida Farmers to Help Declining Pollinators
Pollinators are a big part of agriculture, but many of them are in trouble. Which is why Mimi Williams, state agronomist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, says they are allocating funds to assist farmers and ranchers in boosting their habitat. Download Audio The deadline for funding is July 18, 2014. For more info contact your local USDA …
Working on Agricultural Funding
Work continues in Washington D.C. concerning funding for agriculture, and Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Southeast Producers Invited to Beef Cattle Conference
Cattle producers across the Southeast are invited to attend the 2014 Regional Beef Cattle Conference taking place June 13th and 14th at Auburn University. Download Audio For more information on the conference click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …