Record Cotton Abandonment Expected

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the drought is likely to cause a record number of cotton acres to be abandoned. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Selected to Participate in Farm to School Pilot Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and Food and Nutrition Service will conduct a pilot for acquiring fresh fruits and vegetables to build on farm-to-school programs in Florida and Michigan. The pilot will use commercial distribution models already in place and allow schools to obtain locally grown produce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR …

USDA Launches New Food Hub Web Page

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

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has launched a new online resource that makes it easier for small and mid-sized producers to find markets for their products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The Benefits of 4-H

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

According to a new study 4-H’ers are three times more likely to contribute to their communities than youths not participating in the program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Working to Keep Livestock Market News Service

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The budget proposed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and passed by the Florida State Legislature this year did not include funding for the continuation of the Livestock Market News Service in the state, but Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam told me they are working with industry officials to try and keep that service going. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

GCA Ready for Summer Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association invites producers to their Summer Conference next week, as GCA Executive Vice President Josh White said it will take place in Jekyll Island. Download Audio To learn more go to gabeef.org Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama Holds Animal Ag 101 Courses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The Alabama Coalition for Farm Animal Care and Well Being recently held training courses to help educate law enforcement officers about livestock as Nathan Jaeger with the Alabama Farmers Federation said they were called Animal Agriculture 101. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama’s Farmers Market Day at the Capitol

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan is proud to announce three Farmers Market Days at the Capitol. These events will be held tomorrow, July 15th, and two other days this summer, Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024