In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, how USDA officials are continuing to study the request by the cotton industry to make cottonseed eligible for USDA safety net programs, numbers from Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …
USDA Cattle Report Surprises Many Analysts
Friday’s USDA Cattle Report had some numbers that surprised many private analysts. Gary Crawford has the first part of this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Hay Net & Grazing Net
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a new internet based program called “Haynet“, which is designed to help impacted livestock producers and forage growers connect. Cathy Isom reports the free service helps connect livestock producers and farmers impacted by recent natural disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
Busy Ag Calendar
Tyron Spearman has a look at a busy agriculture calendar of events coming up week next week across the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Pleased with Tax Extenders
The 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is winding down for another year, but many have been on hand for the annual event in San Diego, California. And while many issues were discussed, there was some good news to report. One issue we seem to talk about at the end of each year is tax extenders but according …
Florida Legislature Working on Pesticide Registration Bill
One bill of interest to agriculture in this year’s Florida legislative Session is House Bill 4035, the Pesticide Registration Bill. It did pass in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee by a vote of 13-0 and now is in the State Affairs Committee. Southeast AgNet Tallahassee Intern Alex Lucas had a chance to talk with the bill’s sponsor, …
Producers Continue to Support the Checkoff
From the Cattlemen’s Beef Board: Three out of four producers (76 percent) continue to approve of the Beef Checkoff Program and the more they know about the program, the more supportive they are. Results of the January 2016 producer attitude study show support at the same level as a year ago, despite much more pessimism about what lies ahead for …
Final Day of Cattle Industry Convention
It’s the final day of the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in San Diego, California. Sabrina Hill is there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
Secretary Appoints New, Diverse Leadership to The Cotton Board
From The Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of eight members, eight alternates, and three advisors to serve on The Cotton Board. The cotton producers and importers appointed by the Secretary are charged with working together to oversee the Cotton Research & Promotion Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
Food Prices in 2016-2
Yesterday, Cathy Isom had information about last year’s grocery store food prices and how predictions early in the year of a 2 to 3 percent rise ended up being a bit much, as they actually rose about 1-point-two percent. Today she looks at more prices and what we might expect yet this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …