Johanns Comments

Randall Weiseman General

Southeast AgNet had the opportunity for a one-on-one interview with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns during his appearance this week at the National Institute for Animal Agriculture ID INFO/EXPO in Kansas City. We already had some of his comments on about the National Animal ID Program, here are a couple of stories about some other topics – drought aid and extension …

Dem Candidates for Gov Square off over State’s ‘Greenbelt’ Ag Tax Laws

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

During the recent debate between Florida Democratic Candidates for Gov., aired on state-wide television, State Senator Rod Smith makes clear his support for agriculture and the state’s Greenbelt Law.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

Honey For Kids

Dan General, Specialty Crops

 The National Honey Board is researching new ways to reach kids with the sweet taste of honey. Report (:56 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …

Snack Foods To Drive You Buggy

Dan General

Cheesy beetle larvae, chocolate meal worms and cricket cookies are just a few of the yummy treats you can find on-line.  Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

FL Ag Idea Raisers Scheduled

Dan Florida, General

Rep. Baxter Troutman of Polk County is scheduling a series of “IdeaRaisers” next month to get input from farmers and ranchers.  The events will be held in Homestead, Clewiston, Jay, Live Oak, Ocala and Bartow.  Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

USDA Grants Gov. Request

Dan General, Georgia, Peanuts

The USDA has granted Gov. of GA request for designating most of GA a drought disaster area making available Federal low interest emergency loans.  Report (1:13 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

FL Update on Canker Status

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, General

Growers at this morning’s Citrus Expo Seminar got an update on the current status of Canker in Florida.  Report :59 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

Growers See Argentina Canker Program

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

The canker program in Argentina was a major subject at this morning’s Citrus Expo Seminar.  Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

FL Farm to Fuel Summit Taking Shape

Dan Energy, General

Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says plans are in place for the first ever Farm to Fuel Summit August 30 to September 1 in Orlando.  Report (:53 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

GA Counties Designated Agricultural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

155 of Georgia’s 159 counties has been declared agricultural disaster areas.  Report (1:29 wma) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026