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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

NASS Gathering Food Safety Data about Fruit and Vegetable Operations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) will collect survey results from produce packers and others to help fruit and vegetable operations preparing to meet new federal food safety requirements. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

Florida Man Arrested for Illegally Obtaining More Than 4 Million Pounds of Citrus

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services arrested a Polk County man for illegally obtaining more than four million pounds of citrus worth more than $540,000 from five victims. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …

Putnam Speaks to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s 72nd Annual Convention was held at The Breakers in Palm Beach. Florida Department of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam was a guest speaker. Josh McGill was there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

Florida Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Back this spring, we told you about a program that helps train folks that farm workers report to. And according to Josh McGill, there are upcoming classes for those interested. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

Florida Holds First Ever Fall Peach Seminar

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Peach growers were at the University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Balm last Thursday for the Fall Peach Seminar. Josh McGill was there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …

Commissioner Adam Putnam Declares State of Agricultural Emergency for Oriental Fruit Fly Infestation

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: MIAMI, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today declared a state of agricultural emergency due to the Oriental Fruit Fly infestation in Miami-Dade County. The Oriental Fruit Fly is considered one of the most serious of the world’s fruit fly pests due to its potential economic harm. It attacks more …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 11

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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: child nutrition, fruit and vegetable safety, and avian flu preparedness. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.nass.usda.gov www.ers.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, …

Citrus Referendum in Florida Underway

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is conducting a referendum on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of fresh citrus produced in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

Expanded Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to remind fruit and nut producers about the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …