Ag in Review for the Week of June 13, 2014

This quick recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast features reports regarding the tax extenders bill and the proposed waters of the U.S. rule. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …

Look Out Spider-Man, Captain Citrus is Coming

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 13, 2014 …… Marvel Comics, the creative home of Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the X-Men, might soon revamp the Florida Department of Citrus’ own caped crusader. The state agency, as it redirects marketing dollars to help juice the industry’s sales, expects to finalize talks in the next few weeks with …

Florida Lawmakers Split on Whether Water Bill Helps Struggling Bay

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 13, 2014……….Florida elected officials disagree about whether a major water-resources bill that President Obama signed this week will accomplish much for the Apalachicola Bay, which is still struggling to recover after the collapse of its oyster fishery in 2012. Members of the state’s congressional delegation praised the Water Resources Reform …

New Director of Communications for Georgia Ag Department

Today was the last day for a staff member here at Southeast AgNet. After almost six years, Julie McPeake is moving on as she has accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. I was able to talk with her new boss, Commissioner Gary Black. He describes how pleased he is that she is joining his staff and discusses …

Hollering Fish

Humans are known to raise their voices when they are in a loud room, to help those that they are talking to better hear them, it’s a trait that is also been known to occur in other mammals and birds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

ASTA Discusses Hotly Debated Issues

This past week industry leaders and seed experts met in Indianapolis for the American Seed Trade Association’s Annual convention. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 13

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For morer information: Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …

Pot Crop

Everett Griner talks about marijuana growers being caught off balance in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …

EPA and Ag Sector Have Seperate Terms for Same Thing

While EPA has stressed that ditches are not included in the proposed Waters of U.S. rule, American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman notes that the agency and the ag community simply have different terms for the same thing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …

Cantor’s Defeat Spells Trouble for Immigration Reform

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s shocking loss of his primary this week could mean big trouble for immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …