Consumers can use their smartphone to scan a code on the package of pork in the meatcase to instantly have access to informational videos about pork production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Administration Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2015 USDA Budget
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack the President’s newly proposed budget for USDA in fiscal year 2015 helps create jobs and drive long-term, sustainable economic growth in rural America – while equipping farmers and ranchers with the tools they need to survive and thrive. However, Nebraska Senator and Former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns says the budget proposed by President …
Alabama NRCS Hosting Mobile County Forestry Field Day on March 27
State Forester for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, Tim Albritton, encourages landowners to attend an upcoming forestry field day in Mobile County. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Repair or Rebuild
The waterways infrastructure bill passes and Everett Griner talks about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
AgNet This Week: Tri-State Water War; Kudzu Bugs; Cattle Numbers
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the ongoing tri-state water war, kudzu bug management and southeastern cattle numbers. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
UGA Student Testifies Before Congress about Impact of Extension
Here’s a release from the University of Georgia: Athens, Ga. – University of Georgia student Tess Hammock testified at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing Tuesday on behalf of the 7 million 4-H’ers in America. The hearing, held before the subcommittee on horticulture, research, biotechnology and foreign agriculture chaired by Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.), recognized Cooperative Extension’s centennial year. Sponsored …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the proposed FY 2015 budget
Here is a statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2015 budget: “The President’s 2015 USDA budget proposal achieves reform and results for the American taxpayer; fosters opportunity for the men and women living, working and raising families in rural America; and supports Sponsored ContentCIR …
EPA Settlements Restore Wetlands Across Southeast
Here is a release for the Environmental Protection Agency: ATLANTA – Over the past fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2013), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 has cited 23 entities throughout the Southeast for depositing dredged and/or fill material into wetlands or other waters of the United States in violation of Section 404 of the …
Managing Kudzu Bugs in Soybeans
In just the past five years, the kudzu bug has become a major pest to soybean growers in the Southeast. Jeremy Greene, extension entomologist with Clemson University, explains how the bug is different from other pest and some best practices for managing it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Alabama Cowboy Cookoff at SLE Rodeo
The 2014 Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo will take place in Montgomery next week, and Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association encourages teams to sign up for the Cowboy Cookoff. Download Audio Tickets for the rodeo are available at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office or learn more on their website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …