Okeechobee, Florida is in a rural area and is a big farm town, particularly in dairy production…But located on the north side of Lake Okeechobee, it’s also a good example of why even agriculture folks in rural areas need to be aware that lots of urban thinking people live in their midst. Listen to these interviews as local kindergarten teacher …
How The Beef Industry Can Assist the Food Service Industry
The forecast for food service operators this year is looking pretty good and according to Sarah Lockyer, director of digital content for the Penton Restaurant Group, there are some ways that the beef industry can help it along. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
South Florida Farmers Say Congressmen West & Kingston “Get It”
Southeast AgNet was there when Congressman Jack Kingston from Georgia joined Congressman Allen West in West’s south Florida Congressional district on Friday, to visit with a couple small groups of leading area farmers about critical issues of the day. The conversation was quite candid, and the farmers were encouraged that these Congressional representatives “get it”, particularly when it comes to …
Florida Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said the Florida legislative session did end on time this past Friday and while they were pleased with the session, there were not a lot of bills passed this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
New BSE Rules Proposed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking to change its rules concerning BSE to put them more in line with international standards as Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. John Clifford, said the changes are expected to assist in future negotiations to reopen important trade markets that remain closed to U.S. beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Ag in Review for the Week of March 5, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
We are starting to see somewhat of a slide in cattle prices as of late as here are the market numbers for the week ending March 9th put together by the livestock market news services in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
USDA Announces Proposed Comprehensive Rule for BSE
Here’s a statement from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus regarding USDA’s announcement to propose comprehensive rule for BSE: WASHINGTON (March 9, 2012) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the agency will publish in the Federal Register a comprehensive rule for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Georgia Beef to be at Two Big Events
The Georgia Beef Board will be set up at a two big events early next week as Brooke Williams has the details of how checkoff dollars will be hard at work in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
Alabama Cattlewomen Looking Forward to Convention
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention is coming March 30-31 in Huntsville as Alabama Cattlewomen’s Association President Evelyn Brown said it’s an event they are really looking forward to. Download Audio Get more information and registration information by calling the ACA office at 334-265-1867 or go to their website at bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …