Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black Looks Forward to Second Term

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black is excited for the opportunity to keep Georgia growing thanks to being elected to his second term as the leader of the state’s No. 1 industry. Contributing more than $77 billion to the state’s economy, agriculture is indeed Georgia’s first and most important industry. In his second term, …

Undercover Citrus

Dan Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Containerized fresh citrus grown under screen was among topics addressed at a Ft. Pierce field day Wednesday. Ernie Neff was there and has more on this story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

Alabama Hosting National Training Seminar

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Atmore, Alabama is the setting this week for a national training seminar through the American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association for NRCS. The event is being hosted by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians at the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel. I was able to talk with a variety of folks involved with this effort on who is attending and why. …

Republican Agriculture Commissioners Committee Statement on Election Results

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From the Republican Agriculture Commissioners Committee: Washington, DC – Republican Agriculture Commissioners Committee (RACC) Executive Director Tim Barnes this evening issued the following statement: “Tonight voters throughout the country made it clear: They are thrilled with the hard work and dedication being put forth by Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …

Two Florida Congressmen Lose to Challengers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 5, 2014……….Both incumbents — one Democrat and one Republican — lost their seats Tuesday in Florida’s two most hotly-contested congressional races. One-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia lost to Republican challenger Carlos Curbelo 51.56 percent to 48.44 percent in the 26th Congressional District, which includes parts of Miami-Dade …

Adam Putnam Wins

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

From the Putnam for Commissioner of Agriculture campaign: BARTOW, Fla. – Following major media outlets calling the race, Adam Putnam, Florida’s incumbent Commissioner of Agriculture, claimed victory in his re-election contest shortly after 8:00 p.m. in front several hundred family, friends and supporters in his home town of Bartow, Florida. Putnam defeated Democratic candidate Thaddeus Hamilton. “First, I want to …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Beef Check Off; New FFA Leadership

Josh McGill Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on the new FFA president from Georgia, plus information on the second beef check off. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

EPA Visits NCGA President’s Farm

Randall Weiseman Corn, Field Crops, Water

Nearly a dozen staffers of the Environmental Protection Agency visited National Corn Growers Association president Chip Bowling’s farm last week for an informational session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Harvest Continues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanut harvest across the Southeast continues to roll along, as Tyron Spearman looks at the progress thus far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

The Future of Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

During the recent 87th National FFA Convention, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about how these students are the future of agriculture. Cindy Zimmerman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …