Expecting COOL Retaliation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

When it comes to Country of Origin Labeling, we’ve heard many times to expect retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Collin Woodall, vice president of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, talks about that pending trade retaliation which will affect more than just beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …

Farm Equipment Sales Sag as Farmers Tighten Their Belts

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

When farmers suffer, so do the makers and sellers of farm equipment. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley 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 …

Summer Heat Reducing Number of Avian Influenza Cases

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Poultry

The number of avian influenza cases in the United States has begun to decline. Dr. John Clifford, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chief veterinary officer, and Dr. David Swayne, with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Southeast Poultry Lab, talk about how the summer heat and sunshine are helping. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …

Beef Checkoff Rev It Up Challenge Voting Ends Sunday

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The beef checkoff’s Rev It Up My ROI Checkoff Challenge has seen many producers sharing their stories, but folks are being reminded now is the time to vote for the winner. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Digital Beef Campaign Continues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff,” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Jennifer Houston, vice chair of the Federation of State Beef Councils, says she is pleased with how the Digital Beef Campaign is progressing. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Reviewing WOTUS Rule; EPA on Clean Water Act

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Water

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a review of the EPA’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule and comments on this rule from the deputy assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Water. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …

Water Management Key to Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

Water and the management of it is a key factor in Florida, and many are aware of the turnover in folks that serve on certain water management districts in the state. Southeast AgNet recently talked with Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam about this issue. Download Audio To hear more of Putnam’s comments click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

World Pork Expo Begins Today

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Some 20,000 pork producers and other professionals from around the world are in Des Moines, Iowa for the 2015 World Pork Expo, the world’s largest pork-specific trade show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …

Commissioner Putnam Thanks Governor Scott for Taking the Reins for Huge Win for Florida’s Horse Industry

Randall Weiseman Equine, Florida, General, Industry News Release

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement after Governor Scott today signed House Bill 239. “Florida is world-renowned for its robust equine industry and has earned the honor of being home to the ‘Horse Capital of the World.’ The legislation that Governor Scott signed today raises industry …

Southeast Unit Cattlemen’s Beef Board Positions Open

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

USDA is looking for nominations to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. According to AgWeb, any beef producer in the U.S. who owns cattle, or any importer who imports cattle or beef is eligible. All eligible producers or importers are encouraged to seek nomination by this coming Friday, June 5th. The Board administers the research and promotion program authorized by …