Waiting for lift-off. Cathy Isom explains some of the new rules keeping the latest technology for the farm on the ground. Farmers interested in using unmanned aircraft systems, also known as UAS, or drones, will have to wait a little longer despite the Federal Aviation Administration recent announcement of web-based aircraft registration for drone technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Signup Deadline Nearing for Shortleaf Pine Initiative in Alabama
Tim Albritton, State Staff Forester with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind landowners that January 15 is the sign-up deadline for the Shortleaf Pine Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
North Florida Farm Tour Coming January 19
Ag producers, natural resource managers and Ag industry in Florida are all invited to attend in a panel discussion concerning the Challenges and Opportunities facing Women, Minority and Veteran Farmers January 19th in Tallahassee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Peanut Planting Plans; Duvall Running for AFBF President
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes peanut crop report numbers, market prices and legislative news, as well as a message from Zippy Duvall, one of the American Farm Bureau Federation presidential candidates. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Commissioner Adam H. Putnam’s Statement on President Obama’s Executive Action Restricting Gun Rights
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s executive action restricting gun rights: “Our right to bear arms is enshrined in our U.S. Constitution, yet President Obama has again circumvented Congress with this executive action, infringing on Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
Springs Backers Seek Water Policy Changes
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 4, 2016………. An advocacy group for Florida’s natural springs has outlined concerns with a major water-policy bill that is expected to be quickly approved during the upcoming 2016 legislative session. The Florida Springs Council, a consortium of 35 organizations, is telling lawmakers what changes are needed to …
Tickets Now on Sale for Feb. 9 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet
From the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame: TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2016) — Tickets are on sale for the 37th annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet on Feb. 9, which will honor four inductees who have made invaluable contributions to Florida agriculture. The banquet, which each year celebrates the accomplishments of industry leaders who have served in research, education …
Duvall Running for American Farm Bureau President
The country’s top farmers and ranchers will meet in Orlando, Florida for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) annual convention and IDEAg Trade Show, January 8-11. A new AFBF president will be chosen during the event and one of those candidates is from the Southeast, Georgia Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. He’s had a chance to travel across the country …
Deadlines Approaching for Farm Programs
Tyron Spearman has information on two financial assistance programs deadlines approaching. Tyron also tells us what happens if producers do not sign up for one of these programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Farm Groups Disappointed About Waters of U.S. Rule in Omnibus Spending Bill
Tyron Spearman explains what agriculture groups feel about the passing of the omnibus spending bill and the COOL program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …