National Archive Exhibit on Food and Farming

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

For the first time ever, the National Archives in Washington, D.C., has an exhibit on food and farming entitled “What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam? the Government’s Effect on the American Diet”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Crop Insurance Needed for Disaster Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Weather conditions this year will have many growers thinking about disaster assistance but Tyron Spearman has this reminder that crop insurance is needed in order to apply. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Senators Hear about Livestock Industry Problems

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

USDA’s Chief Economist spoke to the Senate Ag Committee recently about livestock exports and the industry, noting it’s a tight financial situation for producers right now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Producers Encouraged to Signup for Conservation Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Ala, July 8, 2011 – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced September 30, 2011, as the cutoff date for producers to sign up for 2012 funding for the following conservation programs: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Fresh Florida Citrus Production Changes Prompt CAC Redistricting

Dan Citrus, Florida

The committee administering a marketing order for fresh Florida citrus is likely to change its grower districts next week, reflecting geographic changes in fresh fruit production. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Specialty Crops & Farm Bill: Congressional Hearing

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jean Schmidt, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture, held an audit hearing to examine specialty crop programs. This is the third hearing in the series on farm policy that is designed to provide Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

New Products Introduced at Sunbelt Field Day

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

The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day took place today in Moultrie, Georgia as Tyron Spearman was there and talks about the many new products that were introduced to growers attending. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Streamlining is Key for 2012 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Even in the early stages, development of the 2012 Farm Bill development has been a challenge due to current budget woes and therefore Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow is focusing on accountability and asking the hard questions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Both Organic and Biotechnology can Contribute to Food Production

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

After a brief dormancy, USDA’s Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture has been ramped back up in hopes the panel can recommend workable solutions that will enhance the ability of all farmers to grow the crops they want in order to effectively meet the needs of their customers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR …