Obama Administration Finalizes Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standards

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Here’a a news release from the White House Office of the Press Secretary: WASHINGTON, DC – The Obama Administration today finalized groundbreaking standards that will increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025. When combined with previous standards set by this Administration, this move will nearly double the fuel efficiency …

AL-FL-GA Youth Heading to National Beef Ambassador Contest

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

The 2013 National Beef Ambassador Contest will take place September 28-30 in Sacramento, California as contestants from across the U.S. will compete for one of five spots on the National Beef Ambassador team. Three of those contestants are from the Southeast as Chandler Mulvaney from Alabama, Alex Lucas of Florida, and Gibson Priest from Georgia will all take part in …

Hurricane Isaac Could Add Drama to a Relatively Good Cotton Year

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Weather

It looks like cotton growers in the Delta are going to face Hurricane Isaac head on. Something that USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says is a concern considering where much of that crop is in its development. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

The Advanced Citrus Production System is Working

Dan Citrus, Florida

HLB incidence is climbing in an advanced citrus production system (ACPS) grove that University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann is working with, prompting some changes. He outlines those changes and reports that the ACPS is meeting its objective of producing much fruit fast. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored …

Farm Bill Now Coalition to Hold Rally

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

The Farm Bill Now Coalition is planning a September 12th rally in Washington D.C., where National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer says they will focus on the importance of passing a Farm Bill by the September 30th deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Crop Update from Peanut Specialists

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has information from a couple of peanut specialists on how the crop looks at this time and the issues growers are dealing with heading into harvest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Fresh Fruit and Veggie Prices Continue to Deflate

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

USDA’s Food Price Outlook has mainly focused on the rising cost of foods for consumers, but USDA economist Ricky Volpe says the fruit and veggie sector continues to buck the trend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024