Streamlining is Key for 2012 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Even in the early stages, development of the 2012 Farm Bill development has been a challenge due to current budget woes and therefore Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow is focusing on accountability and asking the hard questions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Both Organic and Biotechnology can Contribute to Food Production

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

After a brief dormancy, USDA’s Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture has been ramped back up in hopes the panel can recommend workable solutions that will enhance the ability of all farmers to grow the crops they want in order to effectively meet the needs of their customers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Iraq 4-H Program Growing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia

4-H is growing in Iraq with a recent count revealing that 42 4-H clubs had been established in the country with more than 1,100 members. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Agreement Reached in Mexico Trucking Dispute

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

While in Mexico City this week, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood signed a memorandum of understanding establishing safety guidelines for trucks from Mexico to be allowed on U.S. roads, as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said this agreement is a major win. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

ASA Calls on Congress to Support Transportation and Infrastructure

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

July 7, 2011…Saint Louis, Missouri… As Congress considers several transportation issues and measures, including appropriations bills and the potential Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill by the authorizing committees, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is urging support for its top transportation and infrastructure priorities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

NCGA Appreciates Bipartisan Work on Senate Ethanol Compromise

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

WASHINGTON (July 7, 2011) — National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott released the following statement in response to today’s announcement of a bipartisan compromise on ethanol tax incentives. Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have tirelessly led efforts on behalf of the ethanol industry for the past several weeks. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Citrus Industry eNews: Labor A Top Concern; Getting Fast Production

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: Quality Containerized Citrus Trees 352-472-9185 DON’T MISS THIS Labor Exceeds HLB as Concern to Many Florida Citrus Growers Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Sunbelt Research Farm Struggling with Drought Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

Farmers from around our region are taking a little time from their fields today to visit those at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Research Farm during their annual Field Day event. And executive director Chip Blalock says they will see many of the same issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Specialty Crops & The Farm Bill: “LIVE” Today in Congress!

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Specialty Crops will be in focus in a Farm Bill hearing in Congress this afternoon. Specialty Crops are critically important to deep southeast agriculture, especially Florida. LEARN MORE online at the U S House Ag Committee Website, and once the hearing is underway you can tune in LIVE to the testimony too. This Specialty Crops hearing will be a good …