Korea Trade Agreement Now Officially in Effect

The U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement is now law and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the agreement is the most significant one for the United States in decades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Key Congressman Not Optimistic About Farm Bill Passing in 2012

U.S. House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Jack Kingston is rather skeptical on the chances of passing the farm bill this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Ag Groups Say U.S. Agriculture Would be Gravely Harmed by LightSquared’s Plans

March 14, 2012… Washington, D.C… In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) International Bureau, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and other organizations representing farmers and agribusinesses in all 50 states today declared that “high-precision GPS technology is vitally important to American agriculture, and would be gravely harmed by LightSquared’s plans.” Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

Ag Day A Big Hit for Okeechobee Kindergarteners

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 …

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 …

Quick Review of USDA’s Supply and Demand Report

Late last week saw the release of the latest supply and demand report and with a quick review we have USDA’s Gary Crawford. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Crop Cuts

Everett Griner tells us how the new immigration laws are leading to smaller crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …

Career Choices

Choosing a career in farming? Everett Griner reminds us that the most important this is “Like it or leave it alone.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Southeast Gets Rain, Argentina Gets Rain & GFSIS Final Numbers

Recent rains across the southeast will help many fields when it comes to spring planting as Tyron Spearman looks at how much some areas received along with information about rains on the Argentina peanut crop and the final numbers from last year’s peanut crop as reported by the Georgia FSIS. Rain: Download Audio Argentina: Download Audio GA FSIS: Download Audio …

Monsanto Roundup Ready “Extend” Crop System Announced

The trade show at Commodity Classic last week in Nashville had many new products and services on display for farmers to discuss and interact with. Among our visits, Monsanto’s Matt Helms discusses the roll out for their new Roundup Ready Extend technology. He says soybeans and cotton will be the first two crops involved, and in this interview he explains …