GAC Invites Producers to Attend Ag Awareness Kickoff

Randall Weiseman Georgia

As we look toward the eleventh week of Georgia’s 2011 Legislative Session, Georgia Agribusiness Council president, Bryan Tolar, encourages producers to attend the Kick-Off Celebration for Agricultural Awareness Week in Georgia coming up Tuesday, March 22nd at the Georgia Freight Depot. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

All About Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs)

Dan General

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers in this interview discusses the advantages of CHMAs, says CHMAs don’t have to encompass huge areas, and tells how growers can form a CHMA where one doesn’t exist. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Indian River Citrus Group Discussing Plans To Aid Japanese

Dan Citrus, Florida

Some Indian River growers and shippers are discussing plans to donate fresh grapefruit to Japan in the wake of that country’s recent disasters. George Streetman, a River grower and packer and chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, tells about the plans. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, …

Farm Budget Cuts

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us how ag leaders know that cuts are coming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FCA Holds Legislative Quarterly

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Jim Strickland was pleased with the turnout of cattlemen at their annual Legislative Quarterly meeting which wrapped up today in Tallahassee. He said visiting legislators helps get the word out on the issues affecting cattle producers across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

USDA Seeks Public Input on Conservation Policy Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Ala – One of six regional meetings seeking public input on natural resource policy issues will take place Tuesday, March 22, at the Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana, Ala. This Southern regional meeting, which will be 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is open to anyone with an interest in natural resource conservation policy issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …

The Skinny on Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

March is National Peanut Month, and Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board says consumers can celebrate getting more information from two websites, nationalpeanutboard.org and skinnyonnuts.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Reminds Producers About Upcoming FRPP Deadline

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that have farm or ranch lands that they want to protect from development, of the upcoming Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program funding deadline of March 21, 2011. Download Audio Log on to the FL NRCS website or visit your local NRCS field office for more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed …