Beef Checkoff is a Sound Investment

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

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have John Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia who hopes producers realize what the beef checkoff has done and continues to do for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

GA Growers Encouraged to Attend 2012 Farm Bill Hearings

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss will hold two Farm Bill forums on Friday, March 16th to discuss the Farm Bill process and to listen to farmers from across the state. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Congressman Hopes to Bring Farmer’s Concerns Back to DC

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

During U.S. Congressman Allen West’s recent visit with farmers back home in Florida, he noted that he hopes that some of agriculture’s longstanding issues can be solved soon. Download Audio For the complete interview and story click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Fix a Leak Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

American households waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water each year due to leaky pipes, toilets, showerheads and other fixtures, but fixing leaks can be easy and inexpensive. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Black Spot May Eventually Threaten All Florida

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Citrus black spot, currently confined to Collier and Hendry counties, could eventually become a serious issue in other parts of the state, according to speakers at a black spot workshop in Immokalee. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Peanut Price and Loan Update & Chambliss Attending Farm Bill Forums

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

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut price and loan numbers along with a reminder about a couple of farm bill hearings that will take place this Friday in Georgia. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Senate Highway Bill Moves Forward with Agricultural Exemptions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON (March 13, 2012) – Although the Highway Bill (S.1813) has been a victim of partisan politics, according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reached an agreement on the consideration of a series of amendments to the Highway Bill. Sponsored ContentCIR …

Report: California Would Remove Trees If HLB Detected

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

A news organization last week quoted a California Department of Food and Agriculture official as saying that if the citrus disease HLB is found in that state, there will be mandatory tree removal and area-wide treatment of HLB-spreading Asian citrus psyllids. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …