Southeast AgNet This Week: WOTUS Rule Starts; Flexibility for Growers

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an update on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule implemented in some states as well as information on Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Insurance. 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 …

Highlights of the TOTAL Survey

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service conducted what is called the TOTAL survey, as Rod Bain explains it includes such information as who owns farmland and how it’s transferred among owners. 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 …

Japan Lifting Some Poultry Import Bans

Japan is lifting some of its bans on imports of live poultry and poultry meat from the United States. The bans were put in place earlier this year due to the U.S. outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Change in Dues for Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

Dues were discussed during the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s board of directors meeting, and according to Dr. Billy Powell, the board did approve an increase to start in 2016. 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 …

Florida Beef Council’s Protein Challenge is Underway

Today, September 1, is the official start of the Florida Beef Council’s Protein Challenge. Ashley Hughes explains what the promotion is about and how it works. 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 …

Culinary Students to Learn about Georgia Beef Industry

Thanks to a Federation of State Beef Council grant, Suzanne Bentley says the Georgia Beef Board will again be working with culinary students this week. 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 …

Meat Industry Hall of Fame to Honor Jo Ann Smith

From the Meat Industry Hall of Fame: The Meat Industry Hall of Fame has announced they will be honoring Jo Ann Smith from Florida as one of seven members of the 2015 class. Smith began her involvement with the beef industry in the late 1960s when she became a member of the Florida Beef Council, the USDA Animal Sponsored ContentCIR …

Japan Lifting Some Poultry Import Bans

Japan is lifting some of its bans on imports of live poultry and poultry meat from the United States. The bans were put in place earlier this year due to the U.S. outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Drop in 2014 Farm Income Expected

When the numbers are released, a drop in farm income for 2014 is expected. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

A Gradual Change in the Beef Cattle Market

What will the next 18 months hold for the U.S. beef cattle market? Gary Crawford has a story that tries to answer that question. 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 …