Researchers Giving Nematodes the Attention they Deserve

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

UGA Extension plant pathologist, Bob Kemerait, says nematodes have always been a problem for Georgia cotton producers, but now they are really starting to tackle the issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Catfish Industry Continues to Struggle

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

The once booming U.S. catfish farming industry continues to struggle as production, acreage and number of growers are all down. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GPC to Hold Referendum & Peanut Posted Price Holding Steady

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission has announced they will be holding a referendum as Tyron Spearman has the details of that along with an update of this week’s peanut posted price. GPC: Download Audio Price: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Animal Antibiotics Legislation Coming

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

New York Representative Louise Slaughter has announced she will again introduce legislation intended to reduce the use of animal antibiotics in healthy animals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Could There be a Good Side to Salmonella?

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Salmonella is a food pathogen that can cause serious illness, but new research has demonstrated that this common bacterium could be disarmed and reconfigured to help fight disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Former US Trade Rep, Ag Secretary Yeutter Talks Specialty Crops

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, International, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with former U S Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter to discuss timely issues facing specialty crop growers in both world trade and U. S. Farm Bill negotiations. Yeutter was a featured speaker at this week’s Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum held in Tampa, just before the national Commodity Classic convention, which will bring corn and …

School Foods

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner takes a look at the new food bill and how it will alter school food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Expo 2011 Dates Confirmed

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

The World’s Premier Citrus Expo is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! The event, which includes two days of seminars, trade show exhibits and camaraderie, is confirmed for Aug. 17-18, 2011 at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers. Online registration will begin April 4. Mark your calendar, stay tuned to the Citrus Expo Web site and subscribe to the …

Dow Bringing Proven Varieties to the Southeastern Table

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

As cotton growers search for the best varieties to fit their operation, Steve Brown, cotton development specialist for Dow AgroSciences, says they have two varieties that have proven to be effective in the Southeastern climate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024