Many in the Ag sector are obviously disappointed that Congress was unable to agree upon a five year Farm Bill before the end of the year. But in the following interview, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to Southeast AgNet regarding what he believes needs to happen going forward. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Ag Calendar & Hormel to Buy Skippy
With the new year comes a variety of events as Tyron Spearman runs through the ag celandar along with news about a well known peanut butter company finding a new owner. Calendar: Download Audio Skippy: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Who Moms Trust for Food Info
A recent survey of moms reveals that they trust food and mom blogs for information about food issues like pesticides, genetic modification and additives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Lower Prices Expected to Result in Cutbacks in Cotton Acreage for 2013
Cotton farmers have seen prices drop considerably from the 2011 to the 2012 season and USDA Chief economist Joe Glauber says it looks like that trend may result in lower acreage for next season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Fiscal Cliff Package Included Cellulosic Ethanol Credit Extension
Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dineen says The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 included an extension of a number of energy tax provisions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Winding Down
The European wine industry is facing serious problems. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
A Closer look at the Farmer’s Share of Retail Food Dollar
Prices may be increasing in the grocery store, but the farmer isn’t necessarily receiving the extra income. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Peanut Consumption Numbers are Down
The latest Stocks and Processing Report for peanuts is out and while it does show very high stocks, it also indicates that consumption is down, as Tyron Spearman has the new numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Producers Invited to GA Cotton Commission Annual Meeting
Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton wants to be sure cotton producers have their calendars marked for their Annual Meeting and Cotton Production Workshop on January 30, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Tax Relief Act a Disappointment for Dairy
Here’s a statement from John Wilson, Senior Vice President of the Dairy Farmers of America: “After years of work to bring dairy policy reform to fruition, we are extremely disappointed that Congress has turned its back on dairy farmers. Although passing the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 averted a ‘dairy cliff’ that would have devastated the industry, we are …