Ag Sector Still Waiting on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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

Labor has become more of a hot button issue the last couple of years, with several of our states passing immigration laws that hamper farmers in their efforts to attract the labor force needed to plant and harvest crops. The following reports have more details about the issues facing the Southeastern states as well as comments from a recent speech …

Peanut Institute to Use Heart Check

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The Peanut Institute has been working with the American Heart Association about using their heart check icon, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FDA: No Carbendazim In Imported Orange Juice In Past Week

Dan Citrus, Florida

There’s apparent good news on the carbendazim-in-imported-orange juice front as the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, Feb. 23 reported no new positive findings of the fungicide in import shipments. See the full FDA report here. 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 …

UGA Hosting Southeast Hay Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here’s a reminder that the 5th Annual Southeast Hay Convention will be held March 6-7 in Tifton, Georgia as it’s designed to help you learn more about producing high quality hay. More information about the event can be found on the UGA forage management website, http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/?public=viewStory&pk_id=4306. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Lab Grown Hamburgers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia

The first ever culture-dish hamburger will be served to a celebrity taster this October. But don’t expect to find it on the 99 cent menu any time soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Cotton Farmers Need to be Prepared for Nematodes

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Thanks to La Nina, Georgia producers have experienced a relatively warm and dry winter. Which is why UGA Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait warns cotton farmers to be on the lookout for early season Nematodes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Working with Ag Committees on Farm Bill Issues

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

USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that he and his experts are already helping House and Senate Ag. Committee members on farm bill issues, such as what should replace direct payments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024