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 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 …
Crop Cuts
Everett Griner tells us how the new immigration laws are leading to smaller crops. 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 Board Encourages Research …
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 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 …
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 …
Commodity Classic Endures Stormy Friday
Last week’s 2012 Commodity Classic is now history, breaking attendance records and leaving attendees with many unique memories, including a resort storm shelter drill as the historic storm system passed over Nashville Friday. The Gaylord Opryland facility handled things well considering the gargantuan size of the place, and we appreciate colleagues Chuck and Cindy Zimmerman of AgWired.com for sharing their …
Trade-In Time
The demand for used farm equipment is growing. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 Board Encourages Research into …
Commodity Classic Organizations Outline 2012 Farm Bill Priorities
NASHVILLE: The following statement on the 2012 farm bill was released by National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer, a corn grower from Auburn, Ill.; National Association of Wheat Growers President Wayne Hurst, a wheat producer from Burley, Idaho; American Soybean Association President Steve Wellman, soybean farmer from Syracuse, Neb.; and National Sorghum Producers Chairman Terry Swanson, a sorghum grower …
GA Metal Theft Legislation Picking Up Steam
Georgia Agribusiness President Bryan Tolar gives us more details regarding the recent movement of metal theft legislation in the State House and Senate. 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 …