Agriculture Far From Useless

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

A few college degrees that fall under the agricultural umbrella were recently included in a list of the 20 most useless degrees. And advocates says it is yet another reminder of why everyone must do their part to help bridge the urban-rural gap and tell the story of America’s farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …

National FFA Organization’s Washington Leadership Conference Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

WASHINGTON (Friday, June 17, 2011/National FFA Organization) – FFA members from across the nation are attending the 2011 Washington Leadership Conference in the nation’s capital. The conference is an activity of the National FFA Organization and sponsored by Monsanto as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Alabama Peanut Producers Approve Checkoff & Outlook for Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Alabama peanut growers recently voted in favor of keeping their state checkoff going as Tyron Spearman looks at that news along with an update on the outlook for this year’s peanut crop. Checkoff: Download Audio Outlook: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Livestock Groups Pleased GIPSA Rule is on Hold

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

Livestock and poultry organizations were pleased that House lawmakers approved an agriculture funding bill that prevents USDA from finalizing its proposed GIPSA rule, as NCBA Immediate Past President Steve Foglesong said this issue was the priority coming out of their annual meeting in February. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

The Passing of Pat Cockrell

Randall Weiseman Florida

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is sad to report that William “Pat” Cockrell passed away the morning of Friday, June 17, 2011. We will pass along arrangement details once available. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Forest Fires

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Tis the season and with the start of things the way they are, Everett Griner tells us it looks to be a bad year for forest fires. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Claims Available for FL Women and Hispanic Farmers

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, wants to remind producers about the Hispanic and Women’s discrimination outreach program. More info is available at www.farmerclaims.gov Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GCC in Negotiations to Fund Cotton Physiologist

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says they are completing negotiations with the University of Georgia to help fund a cotton physiologist. 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 Sign Up for NRCS Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has numerous programs to fit a variety of conservation needs and State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett reminds producers that signups are continuous. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024