Many ag groups have been asking Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority and Thursday, the U.S. Senate cleared a major procedural hurdle by voting 62-38 to end debate on the bill, moving it towards a final vote. TPA is a topic that Southeast AgNet recently discussed with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, and Josh McGill has the story. Download …
Farmers Reminded about June 1 Deadline
Tyron Spearman has a reminder for farmers about a June 1 deadline that’s nearing. 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
Argentina Peanut Harvest Underway
The Argentina peanut harvest is underway, as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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
Putnam on Upcoming Florida Special Session
The Florida House and Senate are scheduled to begin their special legislative session on June 1. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam says this year’s regular session was certainly an unusual one. Download Audio To hear more from our exclusive interview with Commissioner Putnam, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Compiling Weekly Crop and Weather Reports
Each week this time of the year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) puts out its Crop Progress and Condition and Weather report. Jim Ewing, director for the NASS southern region based in Athens, Ga., explains how this report is put together. Download Audio This information can be found on the NASS website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Waiting for Rain to Plant
Tyron Spearman has a quick story about how some peanut farmers are waiting for a rain before continuing planting. 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 …
Peanut Butter Maker Agrees to Fines
Tyron Spearman has a follow-up story concerning a well known peanut butter maker and how they recently agreed to pay fines. 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 …
Financial Assistance Available for Florida Agriculture Producers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants farmers and ranchers in the Escambia River, Blackwater River and Middle Suwannee River watersheds to know financial assistance is available to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat through the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Georgia Cotton Planting Progress Improves
According to Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission, dry conditions as of late have allowed farmers to pick up the pace with cotton planting. 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 …
NRCS Alabama and Alabama Farmers Federation Announce Sign-Up
In collaboration with the Alabama Farmers Federation, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has announced it will be accepting applications for a statewide Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Applications for this RCPP project that will address water quantity in Alabama can be made until May 29th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …