Alabama Cattlemen’s Board Meets this Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will hold their summer board of directors meeting Thursday morning at 10:00, as Dr. Billy Powell said producers from across the state will be in Montgomery for that, while he also will be involved in another meeting on Wednesday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Roundtable Citrus Grower: Labor’s an 8; HLB’s a 6 Among Concerns

Dan Citrus, Florida

Six Florida citrus growers, including Gardinier Florida Citrus General Manager Lee Jones, recently shared thoughts about numerous grower issues at a recent Citrus Industry magazine/Southeast AgNet grower roundtable. Several, including Jones, said labor was a bigger issue than HLB, or citrus greening disease. In the first report, Jones tell why he rates labor an 8 and HLB only a 6 …

Georgia Cotton Commission Board Nominations Reminder

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

A quick reminder to cotton producers that The Georgia Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for three positions on the Georgia Cotton Commission’s board of directors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Fiscal Year Means New Budget Cuts for FL Ag Department

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

July 1, 2011 was the start of Florida’s new fiscal year and Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says it was also the start of the implementation of some budget cuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Efforts Aimed at Protecting the Nations Specialty Crops

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

Deputy Administrator with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Rebecca Bech gives details on two programs that have been designed to ensure that the nation’s specialty crops remain safe. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Accepting Century and Heritage Farm Program Applications

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Department of Agriculture and Industries is now accepting applications for the 2011 Century and Heritage Farm program. This program is designed to recognize and honor those farms that have been in operation as a family farm over a long period of time and have played a significant role in Alabama history. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …