Cattle Ranchers Honored for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

DENVER (July 26, 2012) — Cattlemen and women from across the country were recognized today for their commitment to environmental stewardship during an award ceremony for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pleased with Attendance at Cattle Industry Summer Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

J.D. Alexander, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, told me in a quick interview this evening that he is pleased with the number of people attending the Cattle Indsutry Summer Conference here in Denver. But I first asked him about the call he received yesterday from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack concerning the mistake of a posting to the USDA …

Removing Fresh from School Snack Program Could be Critical for FL Farmers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The House Ag Committee’s Farm Bill provision to expand the School Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program in order to include canned and frozen products has prompted strong opposition from Florida agriculture advocates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cattlemen Discuss Drought, Farm Bill and More

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

The current drought to the farm bill to a mistake taking place this week concerning meatless Monday’s are just some of the topics being discussed at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver. And I had a chance to talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall about all of these topics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Farmers Markets Allow for a Variety of Specialty Crops to be Marketed

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

The increased popularity of farmers markets are broadening what and how consumers purchase their foods and USDA Food and Nutrition Services Administrator Audrey Rowe says that is opening up more opportunities for our specialty crop farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Copper Could Help Prevent the Spread of Bacteria

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Consumers may want to consider a new metal when it comes to food prep thanks to a new study that has revealed that copper can help significantly reduce the risk of spreading harmful bacteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Extension Would Not Address Some Major Issues

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

Expectations are now that a Farm Bill extension will be brought up as early as next week. But some House Ag leaders still claim that an extension will not be good enough to address all of the pressing isues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Citrus Industry eNews: Commercializing Citrus Research; Irrigation Scheduling

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Manager to Help Commercialize Citrus Research Projects Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Number of Disaster Designated Counties Tops 1,300

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

Nearly 40 percent of agricultural land is experiencing a severe or greater drought, which means the 2012 drought is more extensive than any drought since the 1950s. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024