Florida Watermelon Queen is Key to FWA’s Marketing Strategy The FL Watermelon Queen is an icon of the Florida watermelon industry. She travels around the United States to trade shows, supermarkets and industry events to promote the FL Watermelon Industry. Laura Land, new president of the Florida Watermelon Association (FWA), believes the FL Watermelon Queen is key to the Sponsored …
Winter Weather and Watermelons
Unusual Winter Weather Could Impact Watermelon Industry This year’s weather has been quite unusual, with above-average temperatures and rainfall in the Southeast. The watermelon industry in the United States is among those concerned 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 …
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research
If you are interested in finding innovative ways to improve organic agriculture, USDA has made $17.6 million available to support research and outreach activities that will help growers, producers, and processors improve organic agriculture. 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, …
Enrollment Continues for Safety Net Programs
Farmers are being reminded that the enrollment period for farm safety net programs is still open and will be until August 1st. 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
President Vetoes Resolution to Disapprove WOTUS Rule
Last week we told you the U.S. House of Representatives had joined the U.S. Senate by passing a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States rule under a Congressional Review Act. The resolution, would nullify the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redefine “Waters of the United States” …
Southeast AgNet This Week
Southeast AgNet This Week: Cattlemen Visit State Lawmakers; Peanut Farm Show Is Coming Up Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview about the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly Meeting, as well as information about the upcoming Georgia Peanut Farm Show. Click here to view this weeks issue. Want more? Click here to subscribe. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Diversity in Agriculture Roundtable
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden and Congresswoman Gwen Graham Hosted a Diversity in Agriculture Roundtable at Florida A&M University With over 150 people in attendance, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden and Congresswoman Gwen Graham hosted a Diversity in Agriculture Roundtable at Florida A&M University. There were four farmers on the panel that discussed issues and concerns …
Florida Citrus Show
IRCL to Hold Annual Florida Citrus Show The Indian River Citrus League (IRCL) is hosting the annual Florida Citrus Show on January 27-28 at the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. The two-day event will feature educational seminars, certification programs, a trade show and much more. To pre-register Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
Feral Swine Management Funding Available for Alabama Landowners
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants landowners in 18 counties to know they have an opportunity to apply for financial assistance through the Wild Pig Damage Management Program. 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 …
EPA Releases Preliminary Risk Assessment
EPA Releases Preliminary Risk Assessment for Insecticides Potentially Harmful to Bees From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, which shows a threat to some Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …