Citrus Expo Speaker Snively on Block Management

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Jim Snively, vice president of grove operations at Southern Gardens Citrus, will share his thoughts on block management in the exotic disease era at Citrus Expo August 14. He previews his presentation. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentWhat …

Many Shocked and Disappointed Regarding House Farm Bill Defeat

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

American Farm Bureau Farm Policy Specialist Mary Kay Thatcher says after the surprise defeat of the House Farm Bill, it may be difficult to get the bill back on the House Floor. But Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reiterates that it is something must be done before the expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill on September 30th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat …

Kudzu Bugs

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

This is a hard to control insect. Do you have it in some of your plants? Everett Griner tells about his personal experience with them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Statement from NCBA President Regarding Failure by the House to Pass 2013 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

WASHINGTON (June 20, 2013) — The U.S. House of Representatives in a 195-234 vote failed to pass the 2013 Farm Bill (H.R. 1947) today. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Scott George, a dairy and beef producer from Cody, Wyo., issued the following statement: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Cotton Industry Disappointed House Rejects Bipartisan Farm Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

MEMPHIS – The farm legislation rejected by the House would have provided a predictable, long-term safety net while saving more than $40 billion over the next 10 years; reforming and streamlining programs; and providing a basis for the resolution of a long standing trade dispute. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

‘What If’ Budget and New OJ Ad for Department of Citrus

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman tells about plans to deal with a potentially smaller-than-expected orange crop next season. He also describes a new “flight attendant” OJ commercial. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

U.S. House Fails to Pass 2013 Farm Bill

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

After the Senate earlier passed their version of the 2013 Farm bill, all eyes turned to see what the House would do and the answer to that question is they have rejected their version of the 5-year bill. Members of the House voted down the $940 billion bill by a vote of 195-234. Many were concerned about the Sponsored ContentWhat …

Peanut Markets Not Aggressive

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The peanut markets are just not very aggressive right now, as Tyron Spearman explains the reasons why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holding Spring Board Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is holding their spring board meeting today at the ACA office in Montgomery, as a big crowd is on hand for a full program with a variety of speakers. One of the guest speakers is President-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Bob McCan, a cattleman from Victoria, Texas. He is here talking with Alabama cattle …