The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly meeting is taking place this week in Tallahassee. FCA President Erik Jacobsen is pleased with the turnout of Cattlemen from across the state, as I talked with Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …
Winter Weather and Watermelons
Unusual Winter Weather Could Impact Watermelon Industry This year’s weather has been quite unusual, with above-average temperatures and rainfall in the Southeast. The watermelon industry in the United States is among those concerned Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research
If you are interested in finding innovative ways to improve organic agriculture, USDA has made $17.6 million available to support research and outreach activities that will help growers, producers, and processors improve organic agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
Enrollment Continues for Safety Net Programs
Farmers are being reminded that the enrollment period for farm safety net programs is still open and will be until August 1st. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
President Vetoes Resolution to Disapprove WOTUS Rule
Last week we told you the U.S. House of Representatives had joined the U.S. Senate by passing a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States rule under a Congressional Review Act. The resolution, would nullify the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redefine “Waters of the United States” …
Southeast AgNet This Week
Southeast AgNet This Week: Cattlemen Visit State Lawmakers; Peanut Farm Show Is Coming Up Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview about the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly Meeting, as well as information about the upcoming Georgia Peanut Farm Show. Click here to view this weeks issue. Want more? Click here to subscribe. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Agriculture Productivity
Everett Griner talks about agriculture productivity in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
Diversity in Agriculture Roundtable
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden and Congresswoman Gwen Graham Hosted a Diversity in Agriculture Roundtable at Florida A&M University With over 150 people in attendance, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden and Congresswoman Gwen Graham hosted a Diversity in Agriculture Roundtable at Florida A&M University. There were four farmers on the panel that discussed issues and concerns …
Agritourism Growing Support
How more local and state organizations are noticing the economic impacts of agritourism With more agritourism operations popping up around the country more local and state economic development groups and chambers of commerce are taking notice. That has led to expanded partnership to promote and encourage agritourism. Cathy Isom has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Officials Hope Fast Response Will Limit Bird Flu Outbreaks
Last Friday, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in southern Indiana. Since then, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health has announced nine more commercial turkey farms in Dubois County have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …