Southeast AgNet This Week: Georgia Student on National FFA Officer Team; No Convincing Tie with Red Meat to Cancer

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview with Abbey Gretsch, the newly elected national FFA southern region vice president, as well as a information on the lack of associations between red meat and cancer. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Georgia Beef Board Losing Staff Member

For the past few years you’ve heard the Georgia Beef Board’s Director of Public Relations and Industry Information, Suzanne Bentley, talk about the beef checkoff and what it’s doing in the state. But this is the last week you will hear from her in that position. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Florida Beef Council Food Safety Reminder

Food safety issues pop up in the news every now and then, and because of that, Florida Beef Council’s Director of Marketing and Promotion, Ashley Hughes, wants to remind consumers about the do’s and don’ts when preparing beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Works with Dietitians

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about a recent event the association took part in where it was able to provide information about the healthy aspects of beef with dietitians. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

State of the University of Florida/IFAS

Dr. Jack Payne, University of Florida’s senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources, recently gave his annual State of IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences) address. And he said they made a real big deal of it because the state of IFAS is so strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

WOTUS Senate Vote Scheduled Tuesday Afternoon

A key procedural Senate vote is on the schedule this afternoon for the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. The act will effectively end the Clean Water Rule or “Waters of the US” rule by the Environmental Protection Agency. The cloture vote needs 60 votes to move on to full debate. While Senate Republicans back the measure, they only control 54 …

Tarentaise Cattle a Viable Option for Southern Cattlemen

The tarentaise cattle breed came to America in the 1970s from southeastern France and has long been valued as the perfect “other” breed by progressive cattlemen. We sat down with Leonard Sheriff, owner of Seven Lakes Tarentaise Farm, to talk about why people in the southeast should consider raising and breeding tarentaise cattle.             Download …

WHO Clarifies Position on Processed Meats

The World Health Organization issued a news release to clarify the International Agency for Research on Cancer position regarding processed meats last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

When Will Cattle Prices Turn Upward Again?

When will cattle prices start to recover from recent plunges? Gary Crawford tries to answer that question. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant 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 …

Student from Georgia Elected to Serve on National FFA Officer Team

From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015/National FFA Organization) – Students from Arkansas, Tennessee, Ohio, Iowa, Georgia and Utah have been elected by delegates from throughout the United States to serve on the 2015-16 National FFA Officer Team. Taylor McNeel of Arkansas, an agricultural business major at Southern Arkansas University, was elected president. Nick Baker of Tennessee, …