Florida Farm Bill

Florida Farm Bill Passed By Florida Legislature

The Florida Legislature has passed the 2026 Florida Farm Bill, sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow and Representative Danny Alvarez. According to the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association, SB 290, included “preemption of local restrictions on gasoline-powered equipment, the Florida Food Animal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, Farmers Feeding Florida Program, and consumer protections and agricultural land access.” Florida Commissioner of …

dairy production

USDA Releases Dairy Production Projections

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released their Dairy Production Projections for 2026. USDA Livestock Analyst Anthony Fischer provides the details. Fischer said, “Milk output continues to grow. It’s appeared to slow down a bit in recent years, but the trend is pretty steady. Milk output per cow growth is expected to continue into 2026 as farmers take advantage of genetic advancements …

Energy

Watching Energy Trade with Middle East through Operation Epic Fury

Strait of Hormuz Bottlenecks: Global Energy and Fertilizer Trade at Risk The global energy and agricultural markets are facing renewed uncertainty as Operation Epic Fury continues in Iran. The Southeast AgNet’s recent Bottom Line report highlights growing concerns over shipping disruptions in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. This vital waterway plays a major role in international trade, especially for …

early Tennessee

640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants

The Journey Beyond the Appalachian Mountains Once early settlers navigated the rough terrain of the Appalachian Mountains, they discovered vast stretches of undeveloped land in what is now central and western Tennessee. The journey west was physically demanding and uncertain, but beyond those mountains lay opportunity — thousands of acres of frontier land available for settlement. For many families, this …

National Peanut Month

Join the Celebration of National Peanut Month

 In March, during National Peanut Month, you can join the celebration featuring one of America’s favorite snack foods. This little legume is a powerhouse of flavor, they say, and with versatility. Humans have been consuming the peanuts since 1400 BC, a long time. Also known as ground nuts, the peanut grows underground and belongs to the leguminae family, which includes peas and beans. …

trade deficit

USDA Points to Factors Impacting Reducing Agricultural Trade Deficit

With the reduction in the estimated Agricultural trade deficit that was recently announced, we sat down with Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg to learn what factors were impacting this reduction. Under Secretary Lindberg said, “You know, we’ve had really some significant progress across not only a number of different markets around the world, where we’ve had …

agricultural trade deficit

USDA Points to Factors Impacting Reducing Agricultural Trade Deficit

With the reduction in the estimated agricultural trade deficit that was recently announced, we sat down with Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg to learn what factors were impacting this reduction. Under Secretary Lindberg said, “You know, we’ve had really some significant progress across not only a number of different markets around the world, where we’ve had …

National Peanut Month

Join the Celebration of National Peanut Month

In March, during National Peanut Month, you can join the celebration featuring one of America’s favorite snack foods. This little legume is a powerhouse of flavor, they say, and with versatility. Humans have been consuming the peanuts since 1400 BC, a long time. Also known as ground nuts, the peanut grows underground and belongs to the leguminae family, which includes peas and beans. …