Ag in Review for the Week Ending November 14, 2014

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, while one comment period ends this week, another one started. We also look at how the peanut harvest has been challenging for some farmers, how opportunities for women in agriculture are being discussed, and how wild hogs are still rooting farmers out. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our …

Upcoming Ag Events

Tyron Spearman has a look at some upcoming ag events that may be of interest to Southeast farmers. 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 …

Florida DEP Executes 10 Land and Water Conservation Fund Contracts

From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has executed 10 Land and Water Conservation Fund contracts in nine counties. The projects were approved by the United States Department of the Interior through the National Park Service and total more than $1.8 million. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a federal competitive …

Simplot’s Innate Potato Get’s Approval By USDA

Based on a lengthy approval process using available scientific data and public input, USDA found the potatoes unlikely to pose a plant pest or environmental risk. The potatoes have been engineered for reduced bruising and lower potential to produce acrylamide when cooked under certain conditions Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Comment Deadline on Proposed WOTUS Rule is Friday

The deadline to submit comments in an effort to stop the EPA from expanding their Clean Water Act Authority is this Friday, November 14th. And the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is conducting a last ditch effort asking cattlemen and women to get their comments in. NCBA Environmental Counsel, Ashley McDonald, hopes individual producers will comment on how this proposed rule …

Easy Pickin’s

Everett Griner talks about farm theft on the rise nationwide in today’s Agri View. 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 …

More Peanut Crop Numbers

Tyron Spearman has even more numbers concerning peanuts from this weeks crop report. 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 …

Cotton Incorporated Involved with Various Research Efforts

Kater Hake, Vice President of Agriculture Research for Cotton Incorporated, wants cotton producers to know they continue to be involved in a variety of research efforts covering many issues. 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 …

Pleased with NRCS Seminar in Alabama

Steve Durgin, President of the American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association for NRCS, was very pleased with last week’s national training seminar in Atmore, Alabama. 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 …