Administration has Concerns Regarding Ag Appropriations Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Obama Administration has now weighed in on the Ag Appropriations Bill, which according to them provides insufficient funding for a number of programs in a way that undermines core government functions and investments key to economic growth and job creation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

An Early Season Overview of the 2011 Georgia Cotton Situation

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

An early season overview of the 2011 Georgia cotton situation from the University of Georgia cotton team shows that a once very optimistic outlook for this years cotton crop is now being overshadowed by a lingering early season drought. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Wrap-Up of AL Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

The Alabama Legislature wrapped up the 2011 session last week with several bills of interest to Alabama farmers being moved through during the final days. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The Facts Behind the Higher Retail Food Prices

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry, Vegetables

This quarters Marketbasket survey from The American Farm Bureau Federation reveals what most consumers already know, that retail food prices at the supermarket have significantly increased during the second quarter of 2011. The following reports give more insights on what is behind the price increase and what is expected to come next. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed …

EPA Responds to DEP Numeric Nutrient Criteria Petition

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

Florida Farm Bureau’s Staci Braswell says the Environmental Protection Agency has issued a non-committal response to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection petition regarding Numeric Nutrient Criteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Citrus Veteran Dixie Royal Recalls Early Experiences

Dan Citrus, Florida

Dixie Royal, long-time production manager for Golden Gem, was one of numerous industry veterans attending a Mature Citrus Mentors Luncheon several months ago in Tavares. He recalls some early experiences and tells what it’s like getting together with other industry veterans. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

ACA Pleased with Garrett Coliseum Agreement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

We told you a couple of weeks ago that efforts were underway to reach some sort of an agreement to keep Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery functional, and Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said bills were passed during the recent Alabama legisaltive session to keep the coliseum a vibrant entity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Florida Beef Council Invites Producers to Convention

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

With the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention coming up next week, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council invites producers to stop by their booth in the trade show to learn more about how their beef checkoff dollars are working for them. Download Audio For more information about the Florida beef Council or next week convention go to floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored ContentNuseed …

Georgia June Beef Month Event for Dad

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board says with Father’s Day coming up this weekend they have a promotion that ties right in with their June Beef Month activities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024