Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes updates on peanut and cotton acreage. 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 Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Florida Farm Bureau Honors Legislators for Their Leadership
From Florida Farm Bureau: Gainesville, Fla. – Florida Farm Bureau has expressed special appreciation for a select group of state legislators. The organization is recognizing these leaders with the Legislators of the Year and Champions for Agriculture awards. They have consistently supported farm enterprise and economic opportunity in Florida during the 2015 regular and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Toxic Indigo Creeping into the Florida Panhandle
Creeping Indigo was first noted in South Florida as a toxic plant in the early 1930’s and cases of indigo poisoning have been found as far north as Alachua County. Toxicity has been reported in all livestock Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Avian Influenza Recovery and Preparation
When Avian Influenza hit this spring and early summer, it was the biggest livestock related disaster in U.S. history, and officials continue to warn those in the poultry industry there’s a chance it might return this fall. Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Beef Council Holding Protein Challenge Event
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about an event the council is holding Wednesday to get its protein challenge promotion rolling. 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 …
Alabama’s Best Steak Contest Down to Fiery 4
There were many votes cast in this summer’s “Alabama’s Best Steak Contest,” but according to Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, the contest is now in the hands of the judges. 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 …
Georgia Beef Board Teaming with Retailer
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says the board will be teaming with a local retailer in the Macon area this Wednesday for a promotion where they will be talking beef with many consumers. 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 …
U.S. Agricultural Exports Still Declining
The value of U.S. agricultural exports is continuing its downward slide. Gary Crawford has more on that story. 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, …
Bacon Prices Starting to Sizzle
The price of pork bellies, the cut of meat used to make bacon, has surged 174 percent since hitting a five year low back in April. According to a report by Bloomberg, a risk management consultant at FCStone Group in Kansas City, Missouri said “It’s really demand that’s driving this.” Bacon food items are fueling sales at fast food restaurants. …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 14
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Dealing with drought in Texas, feeding children in Africa, and alternatives to antibiotics. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …