One of those attending the recent Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting was American National CattleWomen (ANCW) President Evelyn Greene from Auburn, Alabama. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to her about what ANCW has done the past few months during the COVID-19 Pandemic and what she was able to take in during the recent meetings in Colorado. ANCW is a voice …
Southeastern Farmer of Year Announcement Postponed to ’21
Contact: Becca Turner(229) 985-1968 x2228 North America’s Premier Farm Show, the Sunbelt Ag Expo, has provided a venue for the agricultural industry to conduct business for 42 years. In a July 24 press release, the Sunbelt Ag Expo announced that its Board of Directors voted to cancel the 43rd Annual show scheduled for October 20-22, 2020. Due to the cancellation …
No Ambitious Promotions for Peanuts
According to information presented during a recent event, the lack of an ambitious promotion for peanuts is hurting sales right now. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Randolph County Young Farmers Named 2020 Outstanding Young Farm Family
Written by Jeff Helms MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 4 — Some of Alabama’s best and brightest young farmers were honored Aug. 4, despite restrictions which forced competitive events to be held via livestream. “Farming didn’t stop for coronavirus, so we wanted to make sure the Young Farmers Division had an opportunity to continue developing future leaders and recognizing outstanding members,” said …
CDC Investigating Outbreak of Salmonella From Backyard Poultry
By Justin Miller AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced it is currently investigating outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry flocks. As of July 28, the CDC reported 938 cases across 48 states — including Alabama. Of the cases reported, 28% of them are children under the age of five. Take …
Peanut Crop Update
According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the peanut crop in some areas of the Southeast is seeing a lack of soil moisture. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest weekly report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …
Bama’s Beef Contest Underway
The Alabama Beef Checkoff is proud to announce the 2020 Bama’s Best Beef Contest/bestbeef is now underway. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, says they are seeking any beef dish served in an Alabama restaurant. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle …
UPDATE: Commissioner Pate Applauds Labs Where Seeds Were Tested
UPDATE: Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that he is proud of the labs they have in Alabama where the seeds were tested.” Montgomery, Ala. — Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate shared test results of unsolicited seed packages delivered to Alabama residents from China today. Last week, the Alabama Department of Agriculture …
Weed Suppression Treatment Effects on Tree Seedling Establishment
When we hear talk about cover crops, most of us think of row crop agriculture. But annual cover crop species can be used for more than cover in rotations with agricultural crops. A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Center in Missouri recently completed an evaluation of annual covers to suppress weeds during the …
Peanut Industry News Bites
Today, Tyron Spearman has a quick look at various news items of interest to folks in the peanut industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025