Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill Extended; Benefits of Cover Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-news features reports on the details regarding the House extended farm bill and a farmer’s personal account on the benefits of cover crops. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Variable Winter Weather Patterns

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

As we all know, prediciting the weather is not always an exact science. And according to Tyron Spearman, the word for the upcoming winter weather pattern is variable. 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 …

A Lot of Variability in Georgia Cotton Crop Yields

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton gives more insight on the cotton numbers released yesterday by USDA’s Agricultural Statistics Services. 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 …

Early Assessments of California Freeze Show Minimal Damage to Citrus

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Weather

Temperatures did not dip as low as originally projected for California citrus growers, triggering industry leaders to say that the freeze damage to the fruits was minimal. 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 …

California Citrus Growers Experiencing Arctic Blast

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Weather

As Florida growers continue to enjoy mild temperatures, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says citrus growers in California will be affected by the arctic blast that is chilling much of the country. 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 …

Growers Should Consider All Factors When Choosing a Production System

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

New research finds that several factors need to be considered before choosing the high tunnel approach over conventional open fields. 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 …

Climate Questions

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

Everett Griner studies the climate and how science is nowhere near in agreement. 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 Commissioner’s Spotlight on My Florida Farm Weather

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Weather

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about “My Florida Farm Weather” — a new program that allows growers to get real-time local weather data from their computers or smartphones. More information is available online by clicking on New Farm Weather Program. To get real-time local weather data, click on My Florida Farm Weather. Download …

Opening Statement of Chairman Frank Lucas for House-Senate Conference Committee on Farm Bill

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, Weather

Good afternoon, and welcome to the first meeting of the House-Senate Conference Committee charged with negotiating a compromise between the House and Senate-passed farm bills. 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, …

Cotton Harvest Update

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

The rains earlier this season continue to keep the cotton harvest a bit behind as cotton growers and Southern Cotton Growers Association president Mike Tate from Huntsville, Alabama gives us an update on what he is seeing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …