By a vote of 262-152, the U.S. House has approved H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland of Florida, prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing and enforcing a proposed rule that would redefine “waters of the United States” under …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Conservation Funding; WOTUS Maps
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week features details on a new conservation program and information on the Waters of the U.S proposal. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe 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 Researcher Discusses New World …
House Approves Southerland Bill to Preserve Clean Water Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II applauded House approval today of legislation he introduced prohibiting Washington agencies from disrupting the federal-state partnership that has successfully improved water quality for more than 40 years. Southerland’s Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (H.R. 5078), which passed the House with the votes of 35 House Democrats, prevents the Environmental Protection Agency from implementing …
Promoting Georgia Beef for Tailgating
Beef makes a great tailgating item at your favorite football game, and that’s why the Georgia Beef Board’s Suzanne Bentley says they will be promoting just that in an upcoming segment on Atlanta TV. 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 …
UGA Cotton-Peanut Field Day is Wednesday
The 2014 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday September 10th in Tifton. Farmers who plan to attend are being urged to RSVP to Mrs. Michelle Pitts at 229-386-3006 or mpitts@uga.edu so they can have an accurate headcount for the meal. Tyron Spearman has more details about the annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Cotton Pickin’ Industry
Everett Griner talks about the effect on the cotton crop of Gin shortages in today’s Agri View. 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
SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference Planned for 2015
It’s been announced that the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference will return to Savannah, Georgia this coming January. 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 …
Big Range in Crop Conditions
Some areas of the Southeast have seen spotty rains as of late, but as Tyron Spearman reports, there is a big range in crop conditions. 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 …
Vilsack Announces Conservation Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack hosted a teleconference this afternoon to announce conservation funding to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation through a new Natural Resources Conservation Service Program. 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 …
Georgia Ag Commissioner on Food Modernization Act
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is one issue of concern for the Georgia Department of Agriculture, as Commissioner Gary Black discusses the federal policies that will impact food production, specifically for produce farms. 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 …