Nationwide, the poultry industry is preparing for the potential return of avian influenza. And while avian influenza can have large economic impacts on commercial poultry and egg production, backyard poultry owners can also be affected. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has several recommendations on how you can help prevent your backyard birds from getting sick, and help stop the spread of …
Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Conference is Next Week
The annual Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s conference and tradeshow is coming up next week, November 19-20 at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center in Clanton, Alabama. This year’s conference will feature bus tours to local farms on Thursday November 19, and will provide an in-depth hands on learning experience for growers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
A Veterans Day Note to USDA Employees from Secretary Vilsack
Secretary Vilsack shared his thoughts on Veterans Day with USDA employees, many of whom are veterans themselves: Dear Employees, I’d like to take a moment to honor the men and women of our military. Every day, they confront and triumph over those that threaten our national security in order to keep us safe. America’s veterans embody the values that stand …
Egg Industry Not Yet Recovered from Effects of Avian Influenza
The latest numbers on egg production show continued lower output from effects of avian influenza. Gary Crawford has more information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …
Agri View: Feeding the World-Who Cares?
The American farmer is highly respected throughout the world, generally speaking. Everett Griner talks about what the term “feeding the world” means to you in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
On the Job Fitness
So many of us are tied to offices and computer screens all day, sometimes half the night, too. But there’s still a way of getting a little on the job fitness worked-in throughout your 8-hour shifts, even for those sitting behind the desk. In the second part of her series on Fitness Health Cathy Isom tells us some simple steps …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Reduction in Cotton Production; Deadline Nearing for Dairy Producers
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on the November cotton crop report, as well as a reminder about the November 20 deadline for the Margin Protection Program . Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
November Citrus Crop Forecast Has Decrease in Florida Oranges
Mark Hudson, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, delivered the November citrus crop forecast. He reported a drop in Florida for all oranges of 6 million boxes. Non-Valencia and Valencia oranges are forecast at 37 million boxes each, down from the October forecast of 40 million boxes each. Hudson reported that this decrease was due to …
Corps of Engineers Hears Concerns about Bay in Eastpoint
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By MARGIE MENZEL EASTPOINT, Fla., November 9, 2015……….With a crisis facing the Apalachicola Bay in Florida’s Panhandle, about 130 people attended an event held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Monday in Eastpoint to voice their concerns about the agency’s plans for the waters that feed the bay. The “open house” was …
USDA Awards $4.5 Million to Ensure Access to Veterinary Services in Rural Communities
USDA has awarded more than $4.5 million to 49 American veterinarians to help repay a portion of their veterinary school loans in return for serving in areas lacking sufficient veterinary resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …