Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 31, 2015

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Avian Influenza vaccines were discussed during a House Agriculture Subcommittee public hearing this week, diesel prices are at their lowest levels since 2009 which is good news for farmers, but hot, dry weather is really being felt by some dry land crops. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our …

USDA to Stockpile Avian Flu Vaccine

Dr. John Clifford, with USDA APHIS, was one of those who spoke to the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture on Thursday during a public hearing to examine the federal and state response to avian influenza. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Avian Flu Vaccine

Cathy Isom has a report on the pros and cons of using a potential avian flu vaccine on U.S. flocks. 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 …

House Subcommittee Evaluates Federal and State Response to Avian Influenza

From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, Rep. David Rouzer (NC-7), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, held a public hearing to examine the federal and state response to avian influenza. Identified as one of the worst animal disease outbreaks the U.S. has ever experienced, the disease infected more than Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Preparing For Another Bird Flu Problem This Fall

Cathy Isom tells us how government officials and the poultry industry are preparing for another Bird Flu problem this fall. 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 …

COOL May Wait Until Fall

House republicans have called an early summer recess, making it even more unlikely congress will resolve a WTO dispute over Country of Origin meat labeling before September. 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 …

Free Webinar on Tips for Healthy Backyard Poultry

There are a lot of concerns about Avian Influenza possibly returning this fall. And while good bio-security is always a good way to protect the health of backyard poultry, it is even more important right now. Download Audio To learn more about the hour-long webinar, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Bird Flu causing Roller Coaster Price Effect

Cathy Isom tells us how Avian Influenza is still causing a roller coaster price effect in the egg industry from farm to retail. 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 …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Crop Insurance Options; Peanut Conference

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes news on expanded crop insurance options and reports from the Southern Peanut Growers Conference. 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 …

Preparing for the Possible Return of Avian Flu

Today, Cathy Isom tells us how the U.S. Department of Agriculture is getting ready for a bird flu worst-case scenario. 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 …