Ag in Review for the Week of June 3, 2013

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

New Labeling Rules Proposed for Mechanically Tenderized Beef

USDA food safety officials want consumers to know if the beef cuts they are buying have been mechanically tenderized as Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Canada Not Backing Down on COOL

Canada is examining all of its options including appeals or retaliatory measures after the recent release of USDA’s final new rule for meat labeling. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Vilsack Confident with Status of Farm Bill

With a Senate vote on the Farm Bill expected late Monday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that he feels confident and optimistic about the Farm Bill chances of passage of this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Future of the Beef Business Depends on the Checkoff

In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, this week we hear from Chuck Joiner of Carrollton, Georgia who is a big believer in the checkoff and encourages producers to learn more about it. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …

Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill; Beef Industry Events; Sunbelt

This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-News includes an update on the Farm Bill as well as details regarding some beef industry events and the upcoming Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day. Want to hear more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase Expanding for 2013

Thanks to last year’s success, Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary black says that the Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase is expanding for 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

June Beef Month Underway in Georgia

June Beef Month is underway in Georgia as Suzanne Black, Director of Industry Information and Public Relations for the Georgia Beef Board, said it’s a time each year to really hi-light the beef industry in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Florida Beef Checkoff Involved in Training Effort

Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about a group they are training to help them better understand the beef message when talking with their customers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

Alabama Junior Cattlemen Hold Field Days

Thanks to help from the the Alabama State Beef Checkoff Program, the Alabama Junior Cattlemen held three field days where they were able to reach out to over 200 kids. Cobie Rutherford with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they talked with youth interested in the beef cattle industry in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …