Southeast AgNet This Week: USDA Relief Program; Beef Checkoff

Tacy Callies Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Client Features, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on a new farm bill initiative that will provide relief to farmers affected by severe weather as well as information on preserving the Beef Checkoff. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

New Fresh from Florida Magazine

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Water

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam is happy to announce a new, re-launched “Fresh From Florida” magazine this month that has been completely redesigned but still carries exciting and important information about Florida’s $108 billion agriculture industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Import Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about imported insects and disease costing millions in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Peanuts, Soybeans, Vegetables

In a new effort to recognize growers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and potatoes whose innovative practices enhance the role of produce in creating better lives through improved yield or quality, better availability or increased demand, Bayer Crop Science opens the application process today for its new Produce Innovation Awards program. Read on to learn more about the award worth …

Optimistic about Fruit Drop

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

There are still many concerns about how much of this citrus crop will be lost to fruit drop. But University of Florida scientist Jim Graham explains why he’s optimistic that premature fruit drop may not be as bad this year compared to the previous two seasons. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

Citrus Growers Urged to Sign Up for TAP Dollars

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

It’s been a month since USDA announced new financial support for Florida citrus growers impacted by citrus greening. And State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency in Florida, Rick Dantzler, is urging growers who have yet to sign up to do so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 17, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we hear from this year’s Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year, provide information about 45 state cattlemen’s associations sending a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, along with looking at how it’s a good year for pumpkins and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: …

Barn Owls Helping with Rodent Control

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Barn owls are helping some farmers save quite a few dollars when it comes to rodent control. Cindy Zimmerman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

CTIC Holds Tour in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The Conservation Technology and Information Center’s 2014 Conservation in Action Tour took place this week in Florida as participants were able to explore the Everglades Agricultural Area. Mike D. stopped by the University of Florida’s Everglades Education and Research Center to talk with some of the folks and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

Why Specialty Crops are so Special

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

There is a reason why specialty crops are so special, as Cindy Zimmerman explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025