After a seven-week recess, Congress returns to session this week as many have little expectation lawmakers will accomplish much of anything with the November elections looming. Topping the discussion is likely to be the highly debated Zika virus funding, marred in a spat between Democrats and Republicans over last-minute additions to the bill. For agriculture, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
U.S. Watermelon Imports Growing
New data from the Department of Agriculture shows the majority of watermelons consumed in the U.S. are produced domestically, but imports are growing rapidly. USDA says watermelon imports accounted for 1.5 billion pounds, or a third of domestic use in 2015, up from 11 percent in 2000 and seven percent in 1990. Part of the increase in imports can be …
Another Year of Farm Expense Declines
While fewer profits are forecast for farmers this year, Rod Bain reports 2016 could make it two consecutive years of lower farm production expenses if the latest USDA estimates are realized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Many Folks Work to Collect Info for NASS Surveys
There are various surveys that USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service conducts each year, and it takes a lot of people to get that information collected. Jay Johnson, director of the Eastern Field Offices for NASS, says they depend on enumerators to collect a lot of that information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
Georgia Grown Moment – Georgia National Fair
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black, talks about the 27th Annual Georgia National Fair in Perry and the new additions to the Georgia Grown building. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 2, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Congress will soon return from its August recess but many feel little will get done before the November elections, farm sector profits are down from last year, trade teams are coming to the U.S. to see about getting more of our peanuts, retirement plan ideas for farmers, Sponsored ContentFlorida …
NRCS Provides Financial and Technical Assistance
If you would like to make improvements to land that you own or lease, then USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to make sure you know they offer voluntary programs to eligible landowners and agricultural producers that provide financial and technical assistance to help manage natural resources sustainably. This can be done with programs through the Environmental Quality Incentives …
Learning about Retirement Plans for Farmers
The Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference took place last week near Orlando, and those attending were able to learn more about key financial issues growers face. One of the speakers was Blake Willis, chief consulting officer with July Business Services. He told Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff July Business Services helps companies set up and administer their retirement plans. Download Audio …
Hurricane Poised to Pummel North Florida Coast
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 1, 2016………. Evacuations have been ordered for several Gulf Coast communities and state parks across North and Central Florida as the Sunshine State braces for the first hit from a hurricane in more than a decade. “This is life-threatening. We have a hurricane,” Gov. Rick Scott said …
Cash Receipts for Ag Producers Down
Farmers as a whole should see lower cash receipts in 2016 compared to last year, according to USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …