Southeast AgNet This Week: Final Cotton Numbers; Conservation Project

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on the final 2014 cotton numbers and information on a multi-state nationally funded Regional Conservation Partnership Program. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Florida Farmers Heading to Capitol Hill

From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla. – Area farmers and ranchers will speak up for their livelihoods when they visit with the Florida Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week. The May 13-15 visit is part of Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Field to the Hill trip to the nation’s capital. More than 80 Farm Bureau members from …

Florida Beef Month Going Well

May Beef Month continues in Florida, and Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council is pleased with the ways things have gone thus far. 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 …

Alabama Cattlemen to Meet with State Lawmakers

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the association’s spring quarterly board meeting will be held Thursday and will include a visit with state lawmakers. 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 …

Georgia May Beef Month Promotions Continue

May Beef Month continues across Georgia as various promotional events are taking place. Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says efforts include taking culinary students on a farm tour. 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 …

Florida Cattlemen to Meet in 5 Weeks

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association reminds producers and ranchers across the state that their annual convention is just around the corner. It will be held June 16-18 at the Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate. For more information go to floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Cattlemen’s Beef Board Positions Open

USDA is looking for nominations to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. Any beef producer in the U.S. who owns cattle, or an importer who imports cattle or beef is eligible. All eligible producers or importers are encouraged to seek nomination by June 5th. Vacancies are available in many states, including the Southeast Unit covering the states of Alabama, Georgia, …

Dairy Producers Urged to Help with Passage of Trade Promotion Authority Bill

The National Milk Producers Federation is encouraging dairy producers to contact Congress and urge their representatives to pass long-awaited new Trade Promotion Authority legislation as a way to secure trade agreements that deliver positive results for U.S. dairy farmers. Download Audio For more information click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: “Don’t Pack a Pest” Campaign

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” campaign, which urges visitors to help prevent unwanted pests and disease from entering Florida. Download Audio To learn more click, Don’t Pack a Pest. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 8, 2015

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about new dollars coming to Alabama, Florida and Georgia through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, how to get rid of old paint, oil and other chemicals, and an interesting story about tomato varieties. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …