Budget and Water Remain Top GA Legislative Issues

Southeast AgNet has teamed up with the Georgia Agribusiness Council to give you the latest on the 2010 legislative session. And for this week’s report, President Gary Black gives us a quick snapshot of the anticipated challenges for this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Budget Expected to Take Over 2010 FL Legislative Session

As the Florida legislature prepares to come back to work in a couple of weeks, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, says this year’s session is expected to be taken over by budget concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Connecting Kids to Coverage

In celebration of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act’s one year anniversary Human Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack have joined forces to form the Secretary’s Challenge: Connecting Kids to Coverage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

FCA Looking Ahead to Legislative Session

With the Florida Legislature scheduled to start their regular session in just over 3 weeks, Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association said they are looking at the issues which will be of interest to producers across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL State Fair is Open Today Regardless of Weather

TAMPA, FL. — February 5, 2010. The rumor that the Florida State Fair is not going to be open because of weather conditions is false and Fair Authorities are reporting that they are currently open as planned for all daily events scheduled to occur. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

Farm Critics

Farm critics are speaking loudly. Is anyone listening? Everett Griner answers this. 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

Florida Food Freedom Act

With a strong demand in Florida for local produce, Senator Carey Baker is trying to help producers meet the growing market’s need, by alleviating excessive state food permits. 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 …

Hometown Super Bowl Treats

This year’s Super Bowl match-up between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts should give fans plenty to work with when throwing an authentic Super Bowl party. 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 …

New Advisory Council on Wildlife Conservation and Hunting Issues

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack were joined by Governor Brian Schweitzer today to announce the creation of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC), an official advisory group under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Secretary Vilsack, Secretary Salazar, and Governor Schweitzer made the announcement at a …

NIFA Awards Funding to Southeast Schools

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced they are awarding $24 million in grants to study animal heath, reproduction, breeding, genetics and nutrition and some of those dollars are coming to schools here in the Southeast. Download Audio For more information visit: nifa.usda.gov Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …