AgNet This Week: Planting Progress Behind; Possible Cattle Expansion

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a reports on planting progress and cattle expansion. To learn more about these topics and much more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

Slight Drop in Peanut Exports

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman runs through the latest peanut export numbers which are showing a slight drop compared to last year at this time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …

Ag Secretary Exclaims Necessity for Immigration Reform

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and farmers across the country are renewing their efforts for comprehensive immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

Farmer Testifies About Concerns Regarding Proposed Water Rule

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The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a field hearing earlier this week on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed waters of the U.S. rule where they heard from concerned farmers regarding the possible consequences of the proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

Planting Progress Behind Normal

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

The week’s USDA Crop Progress Report indicates the planting of fields crops is still running behind what is normal for this time of year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …

USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Second major small farmer package this year includes research awards, technical assistance and marketing support WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources for America’s small and midsized farmers and ranchers. Today’s announcement includes $7 million in university research awards in support of small and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

Bio-Tech Crops

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner explains why the bio-tech crops are still challenged. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

Implementation of 2014 Farm Bill Continues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans

As USDA continues to move forward with activities to implement The Agricultural Act of 2014, Dr. Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, provides some updates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

President Obama Comments on TPP in Japan

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President Barack Obama met with the Japanese Prime Minister last week where they discussed the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

The Fuel for Food Debate

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops, General, Specialty Crops

Jeff Broin, founder and executive chairman of POET, responds to critics who point to the use of food for fuel as a misuse of resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …