Eco-Friendly Vegetation Control

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

If you are you overrun with unwanted vegetation, then today we have information to help with eco-friendly vegetation control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Sunbelt Staff Pleased with Crop Progress

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Sunbelt Ag Expo held their annual Field Day yesterday in Moultrie, Georgia where those in attendance were able to see how the crops there are progressing. And according to both Executive Director Chip Blalock and Farm Manager Michael Chafin, the rains this year have been a big help. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

USDA Designates 13 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 13 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas in two separate designations due to frost, freeze, hail and high winds that occurred in April and May 2012. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

NCC Commends House Ag Committee Action

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

Here is a release from the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council (NCC) congratulated House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) for their success in moving new farm legislation through the Committee with no significant changes and with a strong bipartisan vote (35-11) to recommend the legislation to the full House. …

Sugar Program Escapes Demise

Dan Florida, Sugar

The sugar program has yet again escaped efforts aimed at its demise by a vote of the House Agriculture Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

UF Researchers Encouraging SF Veggie Growers

Dan Field Crops, Florida, Vegetables

University of Florida researchers, through their research of the invasive tomato thrips, also known as common blossom thrips, are encouraging South Florida vegetable growers worried about make certain they’re looking for the pest in the right places. The species native to South America attacks a variety of crops and is a major pest of tomatoes and cucumbers. Download Audio Sponsored …

Livestock Related Amendments in Farm Bill Discussion

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

From the dairy market stabilization program to country-of-origin labeling, various admendments of interest to livestock producers were a part of the House Ag Committee’s farm bill discussions yesterday, as various amendments needed to be voted on before passing the bill itself. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Transportation Bill Details & Peanut Consumption Still a Positive Factor

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

While the farm bill has been center stage in our nation’s capitol, there’s other news from there this past week that many in agriculture were interested in as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the details pertaining to the transportation bill along with also commenting on how peanut consumption numbers are still a positive factor for growers. Transportation: Download Audio …

Mega-trends in Global Food Security

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

While efforts to improve food security around the world may be old news, the challenges it poses is ever evolving. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024