Georgia House Ag Committee Passes Flint River Drought Protection Act

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Fruits, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Flint River Drought Protection Act passed out of the House Ag Committee this week. Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Land Values

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Are farm land values leveling off? Everett Griner fills us in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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, …

Benefits of Bats

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Despite all the folklore, bats provide huge benefits to both consumers and farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Breeding Techniques Likely to Trump GM Technology in Produce

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

GM technology is all the buzz lately, but not so much in the produce sector. David Stark, Vice President of global trades partnerships with Monsanto explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Florida Farmers Have Until February 21 for Seasonal High Tunnel Funding

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Weather

Florida farmers have until February 21, 2014, to take advantage of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service additional signup opportunity for the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. Jeff Casey with JG Ranch, in Brooksville, Florida, explains how high tunnels have worked for them. Download Audio For more info on Seasonal High Tunnels visit with your local USDA service center. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Low Name Recognition for Artificial Sweeteners

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Eighty-seven percent of American parents said the sweetener used in a product is at least somewhat important to them, but only a few can actually identify the common names of artificial sweeteners used by food manufacturers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Plan Already in Place for Implementing the 2014 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

Farmers and ranchers are only one step away from having a new comprehensive farm bill and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA has already worked out a plan to prioritize the implementation process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Cold Spell Did Not Damage Florida Strawberries, Did Slow Production

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Weather

The recent cold spell did not cause any damage to Florida’s strawberry crop, however, the unusual January weather pattern did appear to slow production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

AgNet This Week: 2014 Farm Bill Passes Both Congressional Chambers

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This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on newly agreed upon farm bill. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around the world to invest confidently in the future. Our communities will have additional support to attract new economic opportunity and create jobs. During difficult times, children, working families, seniors and …