Georgia Cotton Commission Holds Research Tour

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia

Perry – The Georgia Cotton Commission held a research tour for its board members and invited guests on July 8, 2011, in Tifton. It was a day-long event and was an opportunity for Commission board members to observe, in-depth, the work in-progress at plot-side presentations given by the UGA Extension Cotton Team…work that is funded by the Georgia Cotton Commission …

GCC Continuing to Fight Against Additional Budget Cuts

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Eventhough the deficit reduction deal that was agreed upon last week does not include any immediate cuts to farm safety net programs, many experts believe that cuts to ag spending and farm programs are still very possible. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says when it comes to budget cuts they will continue to fight for the producer. Download Audio Sponsored …

AL NRCS Enjoying a Successful 2011

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama will be wrapping up the 2011 fiscal year in less than two months on September 31 and Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser gives us a little summary of this year so far and what to expect in 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

FL NRCS Focused on Water Issues

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

Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Roney Gutierrez may be new to our great state but he is not new to some of our unique issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Tough Times for FL Alligator Farms

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

Earlier this year Governor Rick Scott vetoed the $150,000 in the budget for marketing the alligator. That on top of what has already been tough times for the 60 licensed alligator farms in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton Board Approves 2012 Budget and Elects New Chairman

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – During its Annual Meeting in Durham, North Carolina, the Cotton Board reviewed and voted to recommend Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2012 budget of $80 million to the Secretary of Agriculture. The budget and plan, along with the Cotton Board’s recommendation, will be forwarded to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for final approval. The Cotton Board elected …

Seeking Comments on Proposed Animal Disease Traceability Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

In a tele-conference early this afternoon, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack presented the proposed rule for Animal Disease Traceability noting there will be a 90-day comment period. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Speed Eating

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The fasted growing sport in the world is Competitive Eating, but not everyone sees competitive eating as fun and games. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Heat Continues to Overshadow Rainfall in FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, Weather

Florida is enjoying some widespread rainfall, but continued heat is mitigating much of the benefits of the precipitation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024