Pork Board Pleased with New Campaign

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Discussions at this week’s National Pork Board meeting included the early success of their new Pork® Be inspired campaign which launched in April. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Meat Production Forecast is Raised

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The new USDA World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report is forecasting a raise for 2011 total meat production reflecting higher beef production while the forecasts for pork and poultry have been reduced from last month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alexander Explains Changes To Florida Citrus Commission

Dan Citrus, Florida

State Sen. J.D. Alexander in the following interview explains why he introduced a bill, now law, that makes major changes to the Florida Citrus Commission and the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). Changes include capping citrus taxes, reapportioning citrus districts, ending current commissioners’ terms June 30, and limiting the term of the FDOC executive director. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

FL Included in NRCS Project to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Randall Weiseman Dairy, Energy, Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Florida dairy industry is included in a project to test and verify exciting new approaches to greenhouse gas reduction. The following report has more details on the effort from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and NRCS Chief Dave White. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

AL NRCS and Poarch Creek Indian Tribe Share Similar Goals

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

David Elliot, NRCS Tribal Liaison with the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe says the tribe has used a variety of NRCS programs to further accomplish their conservation goals as he explains their most recent efforts to restore the box turtle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Nearly Half of Survey Respondents Experiencing Labor Shortages

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The recent Georgia Agribusiness Council survey shows that nearly half of the 132 respondents are experiencing agricultural labor shortages. The complete survey results can be found at ga-agribusiness.org. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Drought Adding to High Input Cost for Cotton Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

The lingering drought is obviously creating some challenges for our cotton growers and Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says one of those is the addition of just one more expenditure to an already expensive crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Producers Concerned About Immigration Systems Available

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Immigration reform has really soared to the forefront lately and Hillsborough county grower, Michelle Williamson, gives a producers perspective on the issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Celebrating June Dairy Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

June is Dairy Month and consumers are celebrating by enjoying the benefits of consuming dairy products which are one of the most economical sources of nutrition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024