AgNet This Week: Brazilian Cotton Concerns; Omnibus Spending Bill

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

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the stir caused by a recent Washington trip by a Brazilian cotton delegation, the impact the omnibus spending bill will have on the Ag sector and much more. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports …

Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting Tomorrow

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting and UGA’s Production Workshop will be held tomorrow, January 22, at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …

Senator Chambliss Inducted into Georgia’s Peanut Hall of Fame

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

During the recently held Georgia Peanut Farm Show, The Georgia Peanut Commission installed the fifth recipient into the Georgia Peanut Hall of Fame by inducting U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

Additional NRCS Funding Opportunity Available for Florida Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

GAINESVILLE, FL., Jan.21, 2014–The 2008 Farm Bill was recently granted a short extension by Congress. This extension allows the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida to give farmers and ranchers an additional opportunity to improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Download Audio Sponsored …

Bigger Food Price Hikes Expected for 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA economist Ricky Volpe explains why consumers should expect higher food price hikes in 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

Increasing Crop Rotation and Grower Profitability Through Biofuel Crops

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts, Soybeans

In the ongoing search for viable crops to be grown for fuel, Ramon Leon with the University of Florida’s West Florida Research Center, says among the factors to be considered when researching a feedstock, is whether the crop will make sense in a farmer’s established rotation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Checking on Peanut Seed Prices

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

Peanut growers have been waiting to find out what seed prices would be this year. Well, some of those have been announced and Tyron Spearman has a look at the prices being offered right now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

NACD President Promotes Soil Health

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock

Earl Garber, President of the National Association of Conservation Districts, reminds land owners of the importance of good soil health in order to keep it productive for many years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

Weather Already a Concern for 2014 Peanut Crop

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

Well before seed has even gone into the ground, there are already concerns about the 2014 peanut crop in some of the growing areas. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

The Reasons Behind Low Food Price Hikes in 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Vegetables

By now shoppers are well aware that they paid less than expected for their food in 2013, and now USDA economist Ricky Volpe explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …