In this report, Entomologist Jeff Pettis at USDA’s Agriculture Research Service facilities in Maryland explains findings of a new research project that studies fungicides, as one of many factors that may be coming together to challenge Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Alabama StrikeForce Initiative Outreach Underway
Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett has more information about the StrikeForce initiative which is well underway in Alabama. He said they continue to work with various folks in the specified areas. Download Audio Get more information about the initiative through Alabama NRCS. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
The New Wave of Agricultural Technology
Farming practices has come a long way from the old mule and plow days and now farmers may not even need to be outside with unmanned aircraft equipped with imaging sensors and other new technologies aiming to make farming even more efficient. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Detecting Earthquakes with Ants
It seems that the newest device to detect earthquakes may not be a new high-tech device but ants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
History of Land Grant Universities
Abraham Lincoln called the land grant university system in America the engine to drive the American economy – a prediction that has proven true over time. Rod Bain looks at the history and importance of this education system in a two part series – starting with part one in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. Here is Rod Bain and USDA …
Alabama Wildlife School for Landowners
Alabama State Forester Tim Albritton, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, has information about Wildlife School for Landowners being held August 22-23 in Evergreen, Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Improving Mosquito Netting
Mosquitoes are more than just a pest, especially in malaria-ridden parts of Africa. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Another Invader
Everett Griner tells us how another invasive species is threatening pour water quality. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
AgNet’s Online News Hits 20,000 Posts Milestone
Here is a note from Southeast AgNet Founder/President Gary Cooper concerning a milestone of our website: This website began archiving daily news reports in the spring of 2006. The posts remain online for those who wish to look back at farm news features in our primary “deep southeast” region of coverage. Website visitors now number in the thousands monthly. Most …
Florida Co Develops Export Markets for FL and US Farm Products
John Parke Wright IV is a descendent of a well established, multi-generation Florida farming family which grew its food and shipping businesses to global proportions decades ago. Remember Lykes Hot Dogs? Now operating J. P. Wright & Company, based in southwest Florida, he focuses on export market development for Florida and other U. S. farm products. In this audio feature …