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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Agri View: Opening Trade with Cuba
America’s farmers are still anxiously waiting on trade relations with Cuba to open up. Everett Griner talks about trade with Cuba in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
D.W. Brooks Awards and Lecture Series is Tomorrow
Tomorrow the University of Georgia will recognize nine outstanding faculty and support staff members of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) with the D.W. Brooks Awards for Excellence and the CAES Faculty and Staff Awards. The awards ceremony will be at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens and follows a key note lecture by 2014 World …