FTAs to Help Alabama Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy

The three free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea are something that Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said will benefit producers in their state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Beef Council Expands on Brand Enhancement

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

We told you last week that Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council attended the state beef council kick-off meeting in Denver as brand enhancement was an area they covered. And this week she explains how that translates to the production side of the beef business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Specialty Crops Hoping to Carry Over Progress in 2008 Farm Bill to 2012

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

The 2012 Farm Bill is not only being discussed, but already negotiated in Washington D.C. and John Keeling, co-chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says they hope to be able to maintain the great forward progress made in the 2008 Farm Bill for the specialty crop industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture …

Peanuts Roll in as Freeze Hits Texas

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

The drought this season is not the only thing that has had an impact on the peanut crop in Texas as Tyron Spearman has an update on the crop across the belt. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Lawmakers Busy in Committees to Prepare of Early Start of 2012 Session

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

It is a busy week in Tallahassee with lawmakers in town for a full committee week in preparation of the early start of the 2012 session coming January 10, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Indian River Citrus League Discusses Canker, Water, GAPs

Dan Citrus, Florida

The state’s oldest citrus trade association held its 81st annual meeting last week in Vero Beach and discussed pressing current issues. Among those, addressed in these reports by Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique, were attempts to get the European Union to accept a reasonable canker protocol for Florida citrus, water management and good agricultural practices. Canker: …

Alternative Energy

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Wind and solar power is making a come-back. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Cotton Acres Could Be Down a Bit Next Year

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Georgia, Peanuts

As Georgia cotton farmers start to plan for the 2012 season, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says there is a good chance for cotton acres to be down a bit next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Photos Show Fruit Loss to Brown Rot in Gulf Citrus Region

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri took these photos Monday morning, Nov. 14. He said they show how bad brown rot can be, adding that one-fourth of the crop can be lost in a few weeks. News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …