Southeast AgNet This Week: Peanut Planting Plans; Duvall Running for AFBF President

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes peanut crop report numbers, market prices and legislative news, as well as a message from Zippy Duvall, one of the American Farm Bureau Federation presidential candidates. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Commissioner Adam H. Putnam’s Statement on President Obama’s Executive Action Restricting Gun Rights

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s executive action restricting gun rights: “Our right to bear arms is enshrined in our U.S. Constitution, yet President Obama has again circumvented Congress with this executive action, infringing on Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most …

TPP Countries Plan to Sign Formal Deal Next Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

According to a report, the 12 countries included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership are seeking to sign a formal agreement in February. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Georgia Beef Board Hires New Staff Member

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board is pleased to announce that it has hired Kaytlyn Malia as its new director of public relations and industry information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …

Alabama Cattlemen’s MOOseum Attracts Many

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

We told you last week that efforts continue to update the “MOOseum” located in the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association building in Montgomery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Florida Beef Council Looking Forward to 2016 Promotions

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Last month the Florida Beef Council met to map out final plans for 2016, and according to Ashley Hughes, the council is looking forward to getting those plans started. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

Springs Backers Seek Water Policy Changes

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 4, 2016………. An advocacy group for Florida’s natural springs has outlined concerns with a major water-policy bill that is expected to be quickly approved during the upcoming 2016 legislative session. The Florida Springs Council, a consortium of 35 organizations, is telling lawmakers what changes are needed to …

Tickets Now on Sale for Feb. 9 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet

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From the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame: TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2016) — Tickets are on sale for the 37th annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet on Feb. 9, which will honor four inductees who have made invaluable contributions to Florida agriculture. The banquet, which each year celebrates the accomplishments of industry leaders who have served in research, education …

Texas Dairy Farmers Estimate Five Percent Loss from Winter Storm

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Weather

The Texas Association of Dairymen says it expects a five percent loss of cattle where the state was hardest hit by winter storm Goliath. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …

Duvall Running for American Farm Bureau President

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

The country’s top farmers and ranchers will meet in Orlando, Florida for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) annual convention and IDEAg Trade Show, January 8-11. A new AFBF president will be chosen during the event and one of those candidates is from the Southeast, Georgia Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. He’s had a chance to travel across the country …