USDA and 1890 Schools Partner in Centers of Excellence

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The partnership between USDA and 1890 land-grant universities will soon include three Centers of Excellence. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida 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 …

NRCS Providing Conservation Client Gateway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Conservation Client Gateway is a new tool that allows producers and landowners the alternative to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) via the internet as a supplement to in-person support. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Vilsack Testifies before Agriculture Committee

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, the House Agriculture Committee held a public hearing to conduct general oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack testified, taking questions from committee members on various programs and projects the department manages and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Stronger El Nino Taking Shape

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

El Nino has strengthened steadily during the past month, approaching the “strong category” strength already. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida 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 …

Georgia to Receive USDA Funding for Rural Electric Infrastructure Projects

Randall Weiseman Energy, General, Georgia

Farmers and other rural residents in 13 states could see better and more reliable electric service because of new projects supported by U.S. Department of Agriculture loans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Bigger and Bigger

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about world record vegetables in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida 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 …

USDA and NASA Expand Efforts in Space and on Earth

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA and NASA are using satellites to better monitor soil moisture and detect wildfires. Download Audio Image: Space satellite orbiting the earth. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Lower Gas Prices; UF/IFAS Faculty Funding

Tacy Callies Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes reports on how lower gas and oil prices are helping farmers and on new funding for University of Florida faculty. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

Florida PSC Approves Utilities’ Demand Side Management Plans

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Industry News Release

From the Florida Public Service Commission: TALLAHASSEE — Emphasizing the value of energy efficiency, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved program plans for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), Duke Energy Florida, Inc. (DEF), Tampa Electric Company (TECO), Gulf Power Company (Gulf), and Florida Public Utilities Company (FPUC) that comply with the Commission’s conservation goals set last year. …

Workshops to be Held in Florida During International Year of Soils

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

From the University of Florida IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is offering workshops at various research and education centers to celebrate the 2015 International Year of Soils. The workshops, aimed primarily toward high school agriscience and science teachers, are free and open to the public. “The workshops are for any teacher …