Dry Conditions the Story of the Season So Far for GA Cotton Producers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Mike Lucas, Bleckley County cotton producer and Georgia Cotton Commission board member, says he was hoping to receive a little more relief from the recent tropical disturbances. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Many Southeast Counties Declared Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 150 counties in Georgia along with a few counties in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as primary natural disaster areas due to the ongoing drought and excessive heat. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio For a complete list of the counties designated as primary natural disaster areas click here. …

Statement by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Statement on the Ten-Year Anniversary of 9/11: “Ten years ago, our country came under attack by individuals seeking to destroy America and the freedoms we enjoy. But instead of tearing us down, we became stronger in the face of adversity. Brave firefighters, police officers and extraordinary citizens rushed toward danger, sacrificing their own lives to help fellow Americans. Today, I …

Citrus Could Be In Guava Fly’s Expanding Host Range

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus is not among the fruits and vegetables the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services lists in a news release as being threatened by the guava fruit fly, like the lone fly the department trapped in Orange County in late August. However, the release did say increased frequency of detection in new areas around the world indicates the guava …

Population Shift

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Rural population is shifting to the city. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Counties in Georgia and Neighboring States Declared as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 150 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to an ongoing drought and excessive heat that has damaged thousands of acres of crops. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NRCS Continuing to Serve People and the Land

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Dr. Holmer Wilkes, Acting Associate Chief for Natural Resources Conservation Service, says despite budget concerns, NRCS will continue their mission of conservation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Chambliss Applauds Drought Disaster Declaration

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s decision to declare 150 drought-stricken counties in Georgia disaster areas, as requested by Gov. Nathan Deal. Since April 2011, many parts of Georgia have experienced extreme weather conditions and suffered numerous crop losses. With the USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation, Georgia farmers will be able to apply for emergency …