FFA in GA and AL to Compete for Connections with Local Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Georgia

INDIANAPOLIS – FFA chapters in seven states on Monday begin efforts to make new and stronger connections with their local farmers and earn their share of more than $225,000 in incentives provided by Monsanto. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Preparing for Grazing Meetings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Eddie Jolley, Conservation Agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to give producers and landowners across the state a heads up about a variety of events coming this year worth attending. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Reminder about EQIP

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind farmers and ranchers about the Environmental Quality Incentive Program as Greg Hendricks, State Resource Conservationist with Florida NRCS, knows there are producers out there who have yet to really look at the various programs being offered. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

GCA Convention Coming in 4 Weeks

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The 50th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be held March 31 – April 2 as GCA president-elect Steve Blackburn hopes producers from across the state will attend. Download Audio It will all be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry as more information is available at gabeef.org. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR …

National Peanut Month Underway & CRP Signup Starts March 14

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

With March here that means National Peanut Month is underway as Tyron Spearman has more on what all that involves and also reminds farmers about the CRP signup that beings in just a week and a half. Peanuts: Download Audio CRP: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Celebrating the Great Grapefruit

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

Thanks to their numerous health benefits Grapefruits have long been favored by dieters. In this report we explain why now is the perfect time to enjoy the other citrus fruit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Temik Loss, Insecticides And HLB Transmission Discussed

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first report, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers tells how the pending loss of the insecticide Temik will impact Florida citrus growers. In the second report, he tells about studies showing that some insecticide classes disrupt psyllid feeding behavior responsible for HLB transmission. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …

Citrus Industry eNews: Possible FDOC Merger; Research Priorities

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: Special Rebate Offer Jan. 1-May 31, 2011 DON’T MISS THIS Short-Term, Long-Term Citrus Research Needs Discussed Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NRCS Reminds Producers of Organic Initiative Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers about the 2011 Organic Initiative deadline which is coming up Friday, March 4. In the following two reports Florida District Conservationist Donna Hopwood and Alabama Resource Conservationist John Curtis explain that the initiative provides assistance to USDA National Organic Program certified organic producers as well as producers interested in transitioning to …