Southeast AgNet This Week: Hoping Avian Flu Is Not an Issue; Peanuts Still Coming In

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

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview with the Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black, on avian influenza, as well as information about the lagging peanut harvest. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Praises for Provision Saving Federal Crop Insurance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

From the House Committee on Agriculture: House Agriculture Committee Chairman, Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), issued the following statement concerning the inclusion of a critical provision in the Highway Bill conference report that will save Federal Crop Insurance from devastating changes that had been slipped into the Bipartisan Budget Act signed into law last month. “I strongly commend House Speaker …

Good Weather for Florida Farmers

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Weather

After seeing quite a bit of rain in some areas of the state, Florida farmers were able to get some work done in the fields this past week. 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 …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Protecting Children from Identity Theft

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about how Florida parents and guardians can protect their children from identity theft. Download Audio To learn more click, Protect Your Child’s Identity. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

A Crop Insurance Preview For 2016

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

What might producers expect in the way of new and expanded crop insurance offerings in their locale next year? 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Rooftop Farm

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Cathy Isom tells us about the world’s largest rooftop farm. The pioneers behind the nation’s first commercial urban hydroponic greenhouses are now builders of one of the world’s largest. Today Gotham Greens fourth greenhouse facility, built in Chicago, represents a massive expansion for the company. Its first outside of New York. The state of the art, 75-thousand square foot greenhouse …

Future of AL Fruit and Vegetable Industry Looks Good

Josh McGill Alabama, Citrus, Fruits, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Water

The produce industry in Alabama has seen massive growth in the last two years and the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s president, John Aplin, says he’s excited about the future of the industry. 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, …

Florida Blueberry Pollination Workshop

Josh McGill Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

The University of Florida is hosting a Florida Blueberry Pollination Workshop this Wednesday at its IFAS Extension office in Tavares. The workshop will cover 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 …

Agriculture Jobs May Be Plentiful but New Grads are Scarce

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

Thousands of jobs are expected to open in the next five years in agriculture. However, there are not enough graduates to fill those jobs. 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 …

USDA VIDEO: USDA Week In Review November 27

Dan Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

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: A Christmas present from the far north and plants to brighten the holidays. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …