Ag in Review for the Week of February 11, 2013

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending February 15th as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Retail Consolidation Changes Citrus Pricing

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Allen Morris of Blue Lake Citrus Products recently told growers that the consolidation of food retailers has kept OJ prices higher for longer than used to be the case, regardless of fruit supply. He discusses the danger of that for citrus growers, and suggests steps growers can take. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending …

Crop Insurance Praised, Need for Specialty Crop Coverage Highlighted

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

During a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing, the success of the current crop insurance program was praised, all while the need for greater coverage for specialty crops was brought to the forefront. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

North FL Producers Encouraged to Visit with NRCS About GoMI

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has announced a batching date for an exciting initiative for producers in the Escambia River or Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds. FL NRCS District Conservationist for Escambia County Joshua McElhaney gives us more details on the Gulf of Mexico Initiative (GoMI). Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Merck Veterinarian on Importance of De-Worming Cattle

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Dr. Harold Newcomb, technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health, reminds cattle producers that with spring approaching it’s time to be thinking about the things that effect herd health. Download Audio For more information, go to the Merck Animal Health website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Fertilizer Bill Making its Way Through the GA House

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says House Bill 304, known as the fertilizer bill, has been introduced and is being carried by House Ag Chairman Tom McCall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

US Poultry Groups Express Support for US-EU Trade Pact

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 14, 2013 – Following the White House announcement yesterday that bilateral negotiations of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the United States and the European Union will be launched, the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association jointly …