New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a series of fact sheets illustrating how the newly reached Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement can boost the U.S. agriculture industry, supporting more American jobs and driving the nation’s rural economy. Created by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the fact sheets …

UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Working to Increase Student Numbers

We told you last week that the University of Florida/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences experienced record enrollment numbers this fall. And Dr. Jack Payne, UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, explains how they’ve worked to increase these student numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

Secretary Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

During a teleconference this afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made comments concerning the conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership yesterday in Atlanta. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Specialty Crop Grants; TPP Negotiations Wrap Up

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on USDA grants to support specialty crops as well as an update on the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Peanut Harvest Update

Recent rains have slowed peanut harvest across the Southeast, but as Tyron Spearman reports, some areas are much wetter than others. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Alabama Cotton Harvest Moving at Average Pace

According to the latest numbers from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, cotton harvest in Alabama is 16 percent complete. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Georgia Cotton Harvest Hampered by Weather

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says due to recent weather conditions, harvest is basically at a standstill in the state. But there are hopes that will change yet this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Website Provides Southeast Cotton Information and More

Southeast cotton growers can go to this website, cottoncultivated.cottoninc.com, from Cotton Incorporated to get news not only for this region, but from across the cotton belt. Director of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, Ryan Kurtz, invites growers to try it to see what type of information is available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia National Fair Starts Thursday

Tyron Spearman has a quick reminder about the Georgia National Fair, which starts this coming Thursday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Rain Affecting Cotton and Peanut Harvest

Weather conditions over the eastern regions of the cotton and peanut belt have experienced more rain than the land can handle, thus causing problems for many farmers. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …