Representative Steve Southerland hosted a press conference in Tallahassee today to unveil key legislation he will introduce to empower Florida officials, rather than bureaucrats at the EPA, to set numeric nutrient standards for state waters. Southeast AgNet Intern Kayla Barthle was there and had a chance to speak with Representative Southerland regarding this important piece of legislation. Download Audio Sponsored …
Feeding the World, So Far, So Good
There is reason to believe that farmers are up for the challenge of meeting the needs of an additional two-billion people during the first half of the 21st century. 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 …
An Overview of the FL House Ag Bill
Representative Ben Albritton says there are three main components to the Ag Bill. 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 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
U.S. Ag Exports to Mexico Still Growing
Mexico has become one of our largest and fastest-growing trading partners with U.S. agricultural and food exports to Mexico climbing at an average rate of almost 10-percent per year. 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 …
Several Metal Theft Bills Currently Being Discussed in GA Legislative Session
Georgia’s 2012 Legislative Session in its 4th week and Bryan Tolar with the Georgia Agribusiness Council says the GA assembly currently has several bills addressing metal theft. 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 …
Young Farmers
Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is a growing opportunity. 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 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Ag in Review for the Week of January 23, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Farmers Reminded of First Batching Date for 3 EQIP Initiatives
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers that February 3 is the first of three batching dates coming up for cost share funding for the Organic, Seasonal High Tunnel and On Farm Energy initiatives. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
GA Produce Industry Looking to Washington for Labor Relief
Charles Hall, executive director for the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association, says they are not expecting any relief regarding Georgia’s immigration law to come out of the state legislature this year, which is why they are working to get some movement in Washington. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria Bill Passes 2 House Committees
A bill by Rep. Matt Caldwell addressing Florida’s response to EPA imposed numeric nutrient criteria standards passed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee and the House State Affairs Committee this week. Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee Chair Representative Steve Crisafulli says that this was the “Common Sense Approach”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …