With Your Help, We’re Making Great Progress

Here’s a message from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam: Dear Friends, Just two years ago, I was sworn in to serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and today marks the halfway point in my four-year term. Looking back on the last two years, I’m proud of the Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …

Vilsack on Farm Bill

Many in the Ag sector are obviously disappointed that Congress was unable to agree upon a five year Farm Bill before the end of the year. But in the following interview, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to Southeast AgNet regarding what he believes needs to happen going forward. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

Ag Calendar & Hormel to Buy Skippy

With the new year comes a variety of events as Tyron Spearman runs through the ag celandar along with news about a well known peanut butter company finding a new owner. Calendar: Download Audio Skippy: 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 …

Who Moms Trust for Food Info

A recent survey of moms reveals that they trust food and mom blogs for information about food issues like pesticides, genetic modification and additives. 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 …

Winding Down

The European wine industry is facing serious problems. Everett Griner explains. 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

A Closer look at the Farmer’s Share of Retail Food Dollar

Prices may be increasing in the grocery store, but the farmer isn’t necessarily receiving the extra income. 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

Tax Relief Act a Disappointment for Dairy

Here’s a statement from John Wilson, Senior Vice President of the Dairy Farmers of America: “After years of work to bring dairy policy reform to fruition, we are extremely disappointed that Congress has turned its back on dairy farmers. Although passing the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 averted a ‘dairy cliff’ that would have devastated the industry, we are …

Imported Veggies

Everett Griner tells us why foreign grown produce is threatening our producers. 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

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill: “I am pleased that Congress passed needed middle class tax relief and continued unemployment insurance protection for 2 million unemployed Americans. However, while I am relieved that the agreement reached prevents a spike in the price of dairy and …

USDA Citrus Crop Forecast 12 Noon Jan. 11th

The time for the monthly Citrus Crop forecast is changing effective this month. USDA will release the monthly numbers starting at 12 noon on January 11th. Southeast AgNet will carry this event “LIVE” here on the web. CLICK HERE for the audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s monthly Citrus Crop Forecast program to …