AgNet This Week: Earth Day; Slow Start for Crops

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a report on Earth Day and details on the slow start for crops this year. To learn more about these topics and much more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Agricultural Groups Supporting Genetically Modified Labeling Bill

The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act was introduced in the House last week, and is getting wide support from agricultural organizations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …

Georgia Beef Board Awarded Grant Extension

The Georgia Beef Board’s Suzanne Bentley is excited about the extension of funding from the Federation of State Beef Councils, which will allow another Beef 101 tour to be held. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

USDA Supporting Water Quality Projects

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today celebrated Earth Day by announcing record support for 116 projects that will improve water and wastewater services for rural Americans and benefit the environment. Tyron Spearman looks at how that affects rural communities here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

Georgia Grown to Gain Renowned Chef

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black is excited about a new effort to further the popular Georgia Grown program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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, …

Changing Choices

Everett Griner lets us know what the #1 ranked meat is. A hint, it isn’t beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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

Blueberries for Brain Health

A new study has found that eating blueberries reduces the risk of contracting Parkinson’s disease and may protect human brain performance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …

Georgia Cattlemen Taking Spring Tour

The “Tour of the Heartland” is taking place this week for a few members of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association as Josh White says they leave for their spring tour on Tuesday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Soybean Farmers Can Request Referendum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it will offer soybean producers the opportunity to request a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Forms may be obtained by clicking here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

High Price of Orange Juice

Many consumers are concerned that orange juice prices have skyrocketed to their highest point in two years. Economist Allen Morris, vice president sales and marketing for Blue Lake Citrus Products, says there is a simple answer to the high prices, but no simple solution to it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …