In recent years, computer technology has begun to help agricultural producers solve dilemmas as old as farming itself. And next week, agricultural systems modeling experts with the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Program, otherwise known as AgMIP, will be on the University of Florida campus to discuss their latest findings. UF’s Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. …
Proactive Approach to Develop Disease Resistant Cotton Varieties
USDA researchers hope to develop cotton varieties resistant to Cotton Leaf Curl Virus before that disease reaches the US. Rod Bain has the first part of our story. Download Audio Jodi Scheffler with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service explains the damage caused Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Importance of Trade Promotion Authority
USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse was in Florida recently to discuss trade issues, specifically Trade Promotion Authority. I asked him how important it was for Congress to grant TPA. Download Audio Click here to listen to more of my interview with Under Secretary Michael Scuse. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Peanut Board Agreement Delayed
Tyron Spearman has a report today concerning the National Peanut Board delaying an agreement with research institutions that would restrict the sharing of commercial products developed with grower-funded research funds with international competitors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Georgia Couple Named National Outstanding Young Farmers
From the National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Program: The oldest farmer recognition program in the United States has announced the four National Outstanding Young Farmers for 2015 at the 59th annual National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Congress. Those receiving the honor for 2015 are Chad and Ravelle Garone of California, Randal and Kristi Melvin of North Dakota, Ryan and Misty …
U.S. Awaits WTO Ruling on COOL
The Agriculture Secretary could be put in a tough position if the U.S. loses its appeal at the WTO on Country of Origin labeling. Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Program Deadlines; WOTUS Not Over
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on upcoming deadlines for farmers and an update on the Waters of the U.S. rule. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
A Better Tomato Tomorrow – part 2
In the last of this 2 part series, Cathy Isom continues her report on the high tech research being used on a popular fruit so consumers don’t have to wait until next season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Georgia Cotton Commission Cosponsors Production Meetings
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says they are proud to help sponsor the cotton production meetings which have been taking place across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
More on New Peanut Shelling Plant
Recently, Tyron Spearman passed along information about a new peanut shelling plant that was being built. Today, he has more information about who all is involved in this project. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …