Farm Groups Want a Farm Bill Now

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

A variety of farm groups across the country have come together to let out leaders in Washington D.C. know they want a Farm Bill Now, as Tyron Spearman has the latest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farm Bill Uncertainties Remain, but Conservation Title Expected to Remain Strong

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

As doubts and concerns regarding the completion of a Farm Bill before the September 30th deadline continue, NRCS Regional Conservationist Leonard Jordan says when it does happen, he feels confident that the conservation title will remain strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Heirloom Watermelons

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

Farmers and chefs are setting their sights on heirloom watermelons that have more flavor than the varieties typically purchased in grocery stores. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Cotton Producers Having Good Year Managing Pigweed

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Thanks to timely rains, GA Cotton producers have had a relatively good year in their efforts to manage pigweed, but Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says that it has all come at a cost. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Growers Continue to Watch Isaac and Hope for Best

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows discusses Tropical Storm Isaac and its possible impact on Florida citrus early next week, and the precautions growers can take. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Fewer Milk Cows

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

It looks as though rising feed prices and drought conditions over many areas are contributing to a decrease in milk cow numbers across our country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Harvester Likes Federal H-2A Program

Dan Citrus, Florida

Fernando Cisneros, owner of citrus harvesting firm Mighty Mole Inc., in this report tells why he likes the federal H-2A program allowing the use of temporary foreign workers. He also offers a tip to anyone considering using the program. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored …

Alabama Agribusiness Council Honors Rep. Martha Roby with Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock

Prattville, AL, August 22, 2012- Members of the Alabama Agribusiness Council Board of Directors spent the morning with Rep. Martha Roby discussing various issues relating to Alabama agriculture. Board Members were given the opportunity to engage in an open discussion with Roby while representing different sectors of agriculture. Roby updated Board Members on the Farm Bill and her expectations for …