Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill Passes Senate; Crop Updates

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-News includes an update on the Farm Bill, updates on some important crops to the region, as well as details regarding some beef industry events. Want to hear more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

What Size Farm

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner looks at an important question in the agriculture field…are mid size farms at risk? 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 …

Senate Hopes Strong Passage of Farm Bill Will Encourage House Action

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The U.S. Senate has passed a farm bill on a strong bipartisan vote that top agricultural Senators hope will get the House to pass its own version later this month. 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 …

Farm Bill Clears Another Hurdle

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In the process of getting the 2013 Farm Bill put together, another hurdle was cleared yesterday evening in the U.S. Senate. Tyron Spearman has the details on what took place and what’s yet to come. 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 …

Inventions

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

What are the world’s best inventions? Better yet, where would we be without these inventions? Everett Griner checks out some of the best. 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 …

Senate Passes Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The farm bill ball is now in the House of Representative’s court, as Gary Crawford in Washington D.C. has 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 By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

Celebrating National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month with Tomatoes

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

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month and what better way to celebrate than focusing on a fruit that likes to live as vegetable. 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 …

No Agricultural Alternative to Citrus Industry in Florida

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says that the legislative passage of research dollars to combat citrus greening was vitally important to the economy, since there is no other real agricultural alternative to replace the thousands of acres of citrus groves in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

FSA Loans Available to Alabama Farmers Through StrikeForce Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Fruits, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Daniel Robinson, state executive director for Alabama’s Farm Service Agency, explains their role in the StrikeForce Initiative. 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 …

Don’t Pack a Pest

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” public awareness campaign, which informs travelers about the damage that harmful pests and diseases can inflict on plants, trees and crops; and helps them understand the importance of declaring their agricultural items for inspection when they travel. More information is available online …