Discussing Big Data for Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

A panel discussion was held during a breakfast last week by the National Wheat Foundation and National Association of Wheat Growers for Ag Day in Washington D.C. According to a story from AgWired, topics such as biotechnology, sustainability, and research were discussed. One of the participants was Matt Erickson, chief economist for the Senate Agriculture Committee, who talked about Big …

Many Factors Affecting Dairy Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

During a recent tour held in South Florida, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with Wisconsin farm broadcaster Bob Bosold and they talked about the dairy industry and agriculture as a whole. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Boiled Peanuts

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Everett Griner talks about a Southern tradition is gaining ground in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Precautions in Growing and Eating Flowers

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

While they may be healthy to eat – flowers also come with their own warning labels. Cathy Isom finishes up her series on edible flowers by filling us in on what experts say you need to know before you grow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

NCGA Urges Congress to Pass the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

From the National Corn Growers Association: The National Corn Growers Association applauded the introduction today of legislation to create a national, science-based labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms and urged Congress to quickly pass the bill. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) and Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), will ensure that the …

ASTA Supports Proposed Resolution to Patchwork of State Labeling Regulations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

March 25: American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andrew W. LaVigne released the following statement on the introduction of the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act: “The American Seed Trade Association is pleased the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act establishes uniform rules and a national certification program for foods that have been produced with Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Comments Needed for 2015 Dietary Guidelines

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

We told you yesterday that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was one of well over 70 groups represented at a public meeting to make comments on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts explains where things stand in this overall process. Download Audio To make comments click here. Sponsored …

Eat Your Veggies

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about how fruit and vegetable consumption is varying in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Edible Flowers as Part of Your Plate

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

There are several flower species that are not only edible but also delicious, and that can be prepared and used in many ways. Cathy Isom talks about some of these in the first of her two part series on edible flowers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Peanut Referendum; Water Survey Results

Tacy Callies Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on the Georgia Peanut Commission referendum and results from a University of Florida water issues survey. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …