Much of the southeast is thawing out today after a major winter event that brought significant snowfall, ice and freezing rain to areas not accustomed to such conditions. This photo was taken in the Athens, Georgia, area by a relieved Andrew McPeake with CAM Ranches, as he discovered that his preparations had helped prevent any major issues with his livestock …
California Drought Putting Pressure on Dairy Operators
The severe drought in California is starting to put pressure on some of that state’s dairy operators, as Gary Crawford has more. 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 …
December Freeze Assessments for California
Final assessments are coming out of California from the seven-day freeze that the San Joaquin valley suffered back in December. 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 …
Florida Farmers Have Until February 21 for Seasonal High Tunnel Funding
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 …
Plan Already in Place for Implementing the 2014 Farm Bill
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Cold Spell Did Not Damage Florida Strawberries, Did Slow Production
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 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 Farmer Not a Fan of the Cold Weather
Most of Florida’s crops have survived all of the recent cold snaps, but row crop farmer Mickey Diamond from Santa Rosa county, Florida, says the colder temperatures do make it difficult to operate. 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 …
Florida Continues to Fight Freezes
Despite the mild start, Florida growers have now battled several successive freezes as USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says it looks like it could be a long winter. 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 …
Artic Air Mass Brings Cold Temperatures to Florida
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials are urging residents and visitors throughout Florida to practice fire and cold weather safety as a strong arctic air mass brings freezing temperatures, and cold wind chills to the state through Saturday. Dry and breezy conditions also increase the wildfire risk through the weekend. Overnight temperatures could fall to the lower …
AgNet This Week: Brazilian Cotton Concerns; Omnibus Spending Bill
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the stir caused by a recent Washington trip by a Brazilian cotton delegation, the impact the omnibus spending bill will have on the Ag sector and much more. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …