In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have an update concerning Country of Origin Labeling, a reminder about a June 1st deadline, along with a brush up on BBQ safety for the holiday weekend. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Legislative Session Update
There are now six regular session days left in the 2015 Alabama legislative session, as Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen has an update on what lawmakers did this past week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Putnam on Trade Promotion Authority
Many ag groups have been asking Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority and Thursday, the U.S. Senate cleared a major procedural hurdle by voting 62-38 to end debate on the bill, moving it towards a final vote. TPA is a topic that Southeast AgNet recently discussed with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, and Josh McGill has the story. Download …
Farmers Reminded about June 1 Deadline
Tyron Spearman has a reminder for farmers about a June 1 deadline that’s nearing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Putnam on Upcoming Florida Special Session
The Florida House and Senate are scheduled to begin their special legislative session on June 1. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam says this year’s regular session was certainly an unusual one. Download Audio To hear more from our exclusive interview with Commissioner Putnam, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, May 20, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Crawford, Peach and Taylor counties in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by freeze that occurred from March 28-19, 2015. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Financial Assistance Available for Florida Agriculture Producers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants farmers and ranchers in the Escambia River, Blackwater River and Middle Suwannee River watersheds to know financial assistance is available to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat through the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Florida Training People Who Work with Farmworkers
There is a program available to help train the folks who supervise farmworkers. Carlene Thissen, project coordinator of the Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program through the University of Florida/IFAS Southwest Florida Research & Education Center in Immokalee, explains what this is all about. Download Audio For more information about this program, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
NRCS Alabama and Alabama Farmers Federation Announce Sign-Up
In collaboration with the Alabama Farmers Federation, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has announced it will be accepting applications for a statewide Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Applications for this RCPP project that will address water quantity in Alabama can be made until May 29th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
New Citrus Variety Trial Options for Florida Growers
From the University of Florida/IFAS: MAITLAND, Fla. – The New Varieties Development & Management Corporation has scheduled statewide grower meetings for May to launch FAST TRACK’s third suite of UF/IFAS-developed experimental citrus selections. This new suite features four seedless easy-peel mandarin selections: UFGlow, UFSunrise, UFDawn and 7-6-27. In addition, the UFGlow, UFSunrise and UFDawn varieties are mess-free – meaning your …