Nutrition- A Consumer-Producer Connection

Josh McGill Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia

The growing trend in connecting food consumers with producers, and why humans aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits Consumers want to know more – and want more – from their food. And that demand is especially strong for foods with increased nutritional content. Consumers are taking their demands right to the producers, and the producers are listening. Cathy Isom …

Funding for Organic Agriculture Research

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

If you are interested in finding innovative ways to improve organic agriculture, USDA has made $17.6 million available to support research and outreach activities that will help growers, producers, and processors improve organic agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Enrollment Continues for Safety Net Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Farmers are being reminded that the enrollment period for farm safety net programs is still open and will be until August 1st. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

President Vetoes Resolution to Disapprove WOTUS Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

Last week we told you the U.S. House of Representatives had joined the U.S. Senate by passing a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States rule under a Congressional Review Act. The resolution, would nullify the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redefine “Waters of the United States” …

Southeast AgNet This Week

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Southeast AgNet This Week: Cattlemen Visit State Lawmakers; Peanut Farm Show Is Coming Up Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview about the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly Meeting, as well as information about the upcoming Georgia Peanut Farm Show. Click here to view this weeks issue. Want more? Click here to subscribe. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Agriculture Productivity

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about agriculture productivity in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Agritourism Growing Support

Josh McGill Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

How more local and state organizations are noticing the economic impacts of agritourism With more agritourism operations popping up around the country more local and state economic development groups and chambers of commerce are taking notice. That has led to expanded partnership to promote and encourage agritourism. Cathy Isom has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Officials Hope Fast Response Will Limit Bird Flu Outbreaks

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Last Friday, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in southern Indiana. Since then, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health has announced nine more commercial turkey farms in Dubois County have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Feral Swine Management Funding Available for Alabama Landowners

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants landowners in 18 counties to know they have an opportunity to apply for financial assistance through the Wild Pig Damage Management Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Winter Promotion for Alabama Beef

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

A brand new promotion designed to help push more beef in Alabama got underway this week. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s director of consumer marketing, Erin Beasley, says it began on Monday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …