Southeast AgNet This Week: Dairy Deadline; Specialty Crop Protection

Tacy Callies Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Water

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a reminder on Friday’s dairy program deadline and information on increased protection for specialty crop growers. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe 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 …

Fresh Produce for Hungry Families

Randall Weiseman Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Cindy Zimmerman has a story today on how more fresh produce is being made available for hungry families in our country. 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 …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 12

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, snowy and cold or dry and mild? The International Year of Soils and healthcare coverage in rural America. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Migrants

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about migrant labor helping America grow in today’s Agri View. 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 …

USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that greater protection is now available from the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for crops that traditionally have been ineligible for federal crop insurance. The new options, created by the 2014 Farm Bill, provide greater coverage for losses when Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Bacterial Spot Disease Found in Tomatoes

Dan Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida’s tomato industry is threatened by bacterial spot disease. 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, 2026

Food Scammers

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about imposters invading Farmer’s Markets in today’s Agri View. 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 …

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Now Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $4.5 million in expected federal funding for the Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The grant, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will be awarded to …

How Big?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about world record plants and produce in today’s Agri View. 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 …

It’s Paying Off

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about G.M.O. science proving beneficial in today’s Agri View. 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 …