Southeast AgNet This Week: Alabama State Representative on A.I.; Celebrating Peanut Industry

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

This issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes comments on preparing for avian influenza, as well as a story on how Peanut Proud Inc. is continuing to celebrate the peanut industry. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

University of Florida/IFAS Documents Economic Impact of Agriculture

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

The new University of Florida/IFAS economic impact report for agriculture is out, as UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, explains what this involves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama FFA Working to Increase Membership

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

It was announced this week that the National FFA Organization has set record for membership at 629,367 students. And according to Jacob Davis, State FFA Advisor for Alabama, they are also working to increase membership in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

National FFA Organization Membership Sets Record of 629,367 Students

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

From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Sept. 28, 2015/National FFA Organization) – With global needs to fight hunger and prepare for the expected population growth, the industry of agriculture needs educated, skilled and passionate people dedicated to sustainability. The National FFA Organization is answering this need, as the record growth of the organization demonstrates. Today, FFA membership stands at …

University of Florida/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Sees Record Enrollment

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

The University of Florida /IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has seen enrollment numbers surge to a record level this fall. This enrollment surge really pleases UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Research Funding for University of Florida/IFAS Hits All-Time High

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From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research funding for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences hit an all-time high in Fiscal Year 2015, at almost $125.82 million, according to figures released this month by the UF Office of Research. The UF/IFAS total, representing funds from grant awards, contracted research, donations and other sources, exceeds …

History Marker Honors University of Florida/IFAS Extension’s Role

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

From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the early 1900s, every farmer and rancher in Florida knew their county Extension agent by name: It was the person from the University of Florida who taught them the best and latest techniques, and homemakers how to can and preserve their food—a skill that actually saved lives during the lean years …

Survey: Floridians Favor Farmers in Water Usage Decisions

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From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A majority of Floridians believe farmers are using water the right way, according to a survey by the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Nearly 90 percent of state residents agreed or Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Vilsack on USDA Mission

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There are many ways the U.S. Department of Agriculture works to help not only producers, but also rural residents across the country. There are a variety of programs designed for folks on the farm, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants producers to know they are there to help when possible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …