2nd Edition of the Alabama Agriculture Magazine Unveiled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries has unveiled the 2nd issue of Alabama Agriculture magazine, a 50-page, comprehensive guide to the state’s farms, food and forestry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Grower Discusses HLB, OJ Sales and More

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

V.C. Hollingsworth, a citrus commissioner and director of Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association (PRVCGA), was part of the crowd at the PRVCGA 20th anniversary meeting Thursday evening in Zolfo Springs. He discusses the association, HLB, fruit drop and marketing issues in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 …

Vegetable Seed Market Working to Improve the Farmer’s Bottom Line

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

When it comes to vegetable seed customers, Blake Curtis, chairman of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), says their number one priority is the farmer. Download Audio Click here for more from on vegetable seed development and the ASTA organization. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Parts of Georgia Still Suffer from Drought & ConAgra Acquisition

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

While some areas of the Southeast saw beneficial rains last year, some didn’t as parts of Georgia are still suffering from drought conditions and Tyron Spearman has that story along with an update concerning a ConAgra acquisition. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farmers Encouraged to Continue Momentum Created by Super Bowl Ad

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says Rural America shouldn’t let the opportunity created by the Dodge Super Bowl ad go to waste. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Preliminary Results of Beef Industry Sustainability Assessment Released

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

The preliminary results of the Beef Industry Sustainability Assessment was presented in Tampa, Florida during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention. The assessment, funded by the Beef Checkoff Program, marks the first time any industry has ever measured the sustainability of its entire supply chain. The Beef Sustainability Assessment was conducted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the …

Nichino Portfolio Covers Wide Variety of Weed Concerns for Southeastern Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

When it comes to weed control, Dustin Simmons with Nichino says their ET Herbicide and Defoliant pretty much has our cotton and peanut farmers covered. Download Audio For more information about ET Herbicide and Defoliant visit www.nichino.net. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Need for Guest Worker Program Recurring Theme This Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The need for immigration reform was a reoccurring theme in discussions at the capital this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Funds Available to Improve Health of Watersheds Draining into Gulf

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL – If you are an agricultural producer living in the Escambia River or Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds, the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Acting State Conservationist, Roney Gutierrez, encourages you to contact your local NRCS office before March 15, 2013. Florida farmers and ranchers in these watersheds may be eligible for the Gulf of Mexico Initiative (GoMI). …