USDA Proceeds With Office Consolidation Plan

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its decision on Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office consolidations proposed in January as part of USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service. In total, FSA will consolidate 125 of the 131 offices originally proposed for consolidation with other USDA service centers, consistent with provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill. Under …

NPB Promoted Peanuts Over Holiday Weekend

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board had a special promotion over the Memorial Day holiday weekend as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

4-H in Africa

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

Linda Jo Turner with the National 4-H Council explains how 4-H in several African nations is becoming a means of increasing food security. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Funding and Efforts Towards Invasive Pest and Disease Control

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be funding the implementation of 321 projects in an effort to help farmers and ranchers protect their crops and livestock from invasive pests and diseases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia June Beef Month Starts Friday

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Governor Nathan deal has already signed the proclamation officially making June Beef Month in the state while Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams said they have a huge month planned. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Beef Month Kicks off Summer Grilling

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

May Beef Month in Florida officially wraps up this Thursday, but Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said while consumers are pulling out the grills, it’s a great time to present the beef message which they hope will last all summer long. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Alabama Legislative Bills Help Ag Department

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

Budget cuts over the past few years have really had an affect on the Alabama Department of Agriculture but Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has some good news when it comes to the recent legislative session and how some bills passed will help some with that department. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

Specialty Crops Receive Support from House Members

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

A geographically diverse and bipartisan letter was delivered to the House Agriculture Committee leadership urging full and fair consideration to the research, pest management, and trade assistance programs that are vital to the specialty crop producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024