New Director of Communications for Georgia Ag Department

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

Today was the last day for a staff member here at Southeast AgNet. After almost six years, Julie McPeake is moving on as she has accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. I was able to talk with her new boss, Commissioner Gary Black. He describes how pleased he is that she is joining his staff and discusses …

Hollering Fish

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Florida, General, Georgia

Humans are known to raise their voices when they are in a loud room, to help those that they are talking to better hear them, it’s a trait that is also been known to occur in other mammals and birds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

ASTA Discusses Hotly Debated Issues

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

This past week industry leaders and seed experts met in Indianapolis for the American Seed Trade Association’s Annual convention. 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 Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 13

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For morer information: 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 Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Pot Crop

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about marijuana growers being caught off balance in today’s Agri View. 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 Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

EPA and Ag Sector Have Seperate Terms for Same Thing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

While EPA has stressed that ditches are not included in the proposed Waters of U.S. rule, American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman notes that the agency and the ag community simply have different terms for the same thing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Cantor’s Defeat Spells Trouble for Immigration Reform

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s shocking loss of his primary this week could mean big trouble for immigration reform. 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 Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Perception Versus Reality in the Battle of the Bulge

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Although recent studies have shown that two-thirds of American are overweight or obese, more than half of adults in a new poll said they don’t think they are overweight and aren’t making an effort to shed pounds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Beef Checkoff Involved in Nutritional Information

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

Did you know the beef checkoff is involved in many different areas? In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Melvin Porter from Jefferson, Georgia is glad we have the checkoff because of the many things it does for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …

Various Funding Opportunities from USDA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA is offering various funding opportunities, as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026