Peanut Proud Still Helping Storm Victims

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Weather

Peanut Proud recently conducted another trip to deliver a variety of items to those affected by the storms a few weeks ago, as Tyron Spearman was one of those who took part in that effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Frustrated with Inaction on Pending FTA’s

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Kent Bacus, Manager of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Assocation, talks about how frustration is really setting in when it comes to the pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Good Crowd at Southern Peanut Growers Conference

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

In what’s being called a record crowd, peanut growers from across the Southeast are in Panama City, Florida this weekend for the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference. This mornings sessions included everything from dealing with the 2010 crop to world hunger and the future of ag trade. But the “ask the Experts” production panel garnered a variety of questions as …

AL Forestry Task Force Public Meeting Continue

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Alabama NRCS State Forester, Tim Albritton, says The Alabama Forest Recovery Task Force is continuing their efforts in educating forest landowners about storm recovery through several upcoming public meetings. For more information visit the Alabama Forestry Commission Website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GCA Summer Conference Underway

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s summer conference is taking place today and tomorrow in Jekyll Island, as GCA president-elect David Gazda said this event is completely different from their annual convention. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama Cattlemen Hold Summer Board Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association held their summer board of directors meeting today in Montgomery as it was a packed house. ACA’s Dr. Billy Powell was pleased with the turnout as he talks briefly about one of their main reaons for this meeting, and that was to recognize the counties who were “Over-the-Top” with this past year’s membership drive. Download Audio …

Southern Peanut Growers Conference Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Programs at the 2011 Southern Peanut Growers Conference get underway tomorrow morning in Panama City, Florida as Tyron Spearman is there and has a review of what to expect. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Specialty Crops will Require Special Attention in Farm Bill Talks

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

When it comes to the 2012 Farm Bill, budget cuts are almost inevitable. But Florida Congressman Tom Rooney says his job on the Ag Committee is to ensure those cuts are not only done responsibly, but fairly as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Strong Support for All Children are Equal Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

There is bipartisan support for new legislation that would fix a situation where funding is not going to rural and mid-size urban schools as intended. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024