The annual Florida State Fair opens Thursday in Tampa, and various state officials will be on hand to kick off this year’s event. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and Attorney General Bondi will open the event with first responders by “flipping the switch” to turn on the lights of the midway. They will then join local farmers, ranchers and …
Florida Legislature Recognizes Farm Credit System
The nation’s Farm Credit system was created 100 years ago, when Woodrow Wilson signed the act that established the farm credit system. It was designed to provide consistent access to credit for farmers and ranchers in rural communities. And that fact was recognized this week during the Florida Legislative session. Southeast AgNet’s Tallahassee intern Alex Lucas talked with Dennis Carlton …
Beloved UF Veterinary Medical Professor Passes Away
From the University of Florida Health News: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A longtime University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member who spent his career working to improve public health, the health of livestock and the lives of veterinary medical students through scholarship support passed away Sunday (Jan. 31) at the age of 83. Paul Nicoletti, D.V.M., M.S., a professor …
Statement from Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black on Iowa Caucus Results
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: When it comes to election results in this race or any other for that matter, it is not so much about the “who”, but the “what.” I hope going forward the candidates will dare to articulate a consistent message about rural America. We need specifics, not sound bites, about where the candidates stand on …
Florida Ag Hall of Fame is Next Week
The University of Florida/IFAS wants to congratulate this year’s inductees into the Florida Ag Hall of Fame. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says there are four deserving folks that will be inducted on February 9 in Tampa. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Georgia Teachers Learn More about the Beef Industry
The Georgia Beef Board continues its efforts in working with teachers across the state in providing information about the beef industry. And according to Bailey Toates, director of communications and youth activities for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, the board was able to attend an event this past weekend where a lot of beef information was given out. Download Audio Sponsored …
Florida Beef Involved in Tallahassee Event
A big event is taking place Wednesday in Tallahassee that will showcase many of the state’s agricultural products. And according to Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes, that includes beef. 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 …
Register Now for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention
Dr. Billy Powell, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, wants to remind producers that their annual convention is coming up in three weeks and encourages everyone to get registered. 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 …
China May Fully Resume Beef Imports
China could fully resume imports of U.S. beef soon after halting the imports in 2003 because of mad cow disease. The U.S. Meat Export Federation predicts China will open the market fully by mid-year, as reported by Bloomberg. USMEF CEO Philip Seng made those comments last week. After the Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Fire Destroys Kentucky Stockyard
The Kentucky Agriculture Department stands ready to help ownership of the Blue Grass Stockyards after a fire destroyed the Lexington, Kentucky facility over the weekend. 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 …