Water Shortage Declared for South Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, Weather

With regional water levels falling and no significant rainfall forecast in the coming weeks, South Florida Water Management District has declared a water shortage in South Florida. For more information log on to www.sfwmd.gov/waterwatch. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Good Outlook for Meat Exports to Japan

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The recent disaster in Japan has many worried about U.S. meat exports to that country, but U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng talks about how long-term demand for U.S. beef and pork should not be adversely affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

GA Dairy Farm Wins Environmental Award

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, General, Georgia, Livestock

During the Georgia Ag Awareness Week kick-off event in Atlanta, it was announced that Everett Williams with WD Dairy LLC of Madison, Georgia was this year’s Environmental Stewardship Award winner. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Promoting Peanuts with Basketball & Peanut Proud Festival

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Peanuts

You may be seeing peanut advertisements during the current NCAA Tournament as Tyron Spearman talks about how certain companies are using this venue while also reminding us all about a big peanut festival coming up this weekend. Promotion: Download Audio Festival: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Citrus Industry eNews: Florida Citrus 10 Years from Now

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Florida Citrus Production in 10 Years May Be Near Current Levels Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Farm Bureau Day Draws Capitol Crowd, and State Leaders

Gary Cooper Florida

Once again Florida Farm Bureau drew one of the biggest visiting crowds of the year to Tallahassee during the state’s legislative session for its “Farm Bureau Days” reception (top right) with the state’s political leadership. Farm Bureau members from all over Florida spent the day visiting with legislative representatives about numerous issues of concern, then hosted many at their big …

Bayer CropScience to acquire US-based Hornbeck Seed Company

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Soybeans

Monheim, March 23, 2011 – Bayer CropScience announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hornbeck Seed Company Inc. (HBK), a privately-held company headquartered in DeWitt, Arkansas, USA. Hornbeck is a seed company supplying soybean, rice, and wheat varieties in the southern US-market, with an in-house soybean breeding program and proprietary soybean germplasm. Bayer CropScience will acquire …

Agricultural Landscapes Forum Allows for Conservation Policy Input

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Alabama was the host of the recently held southern regional meeting of the Agricultural Landscapes Forum, a series of six meetings held across the country to seek public input on natural resource policy issues. And State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says all of the topics discussed will ultimately affect future farm policy, such as the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill. Download …

GCC Educating Consumers at GA Ag Awareness Day and Beyond

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Karen Nikitopoulos, communications program manager with the Georgia Cotton Commission, recently had the opportunity to educate school children and lawmakers alike during Georgia’s Ag Awareness Week kick-off event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024