GA Cotton Acreage Up But Still Suffering From Drought

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service annual planting report showed that GA cotton acreage is up from last year. But executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission Richey Seaton says what the report doesn’t show is how those acres are suffering under this lingering drought. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

AL Host a Successful 2012 Farm Bill Forum

Randall Weiseman Alabama

Alabama ag producers recently got an opportunity to give their opinions regarding the workup of the 2012 Farm Bill during a listening session hosted by Alabama Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan and U.S. Representative Martha Roby. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FFB Encouraging Lawmakers to Push Through Trade Agreements

Randall Weiseman Florida

Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee boycotted last weeks mock markup of the draft implementing bills for the South Korea, Colombia and Panama free trade agreements due to disagreeing with the inclusion of the expanded Trade Adjustment Assistance in the Korea FTA legislation. Florida Farm Bureau National Affairs Director, Adam Basford says they hope a deal can be made …

Approval Still Needed for Transition of School Nutrition Programs

Randall Weiseman Dairy, Florida, Vegetables

Even though the shifting of the school nutrition program to the Department of Agriculture from the Department of Education has been signed off by the governor, it still has to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

With Layoffs Looming SFWMD Employees Take Buyouts

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Some South Florida Water Management District employees have taken advantage of a severance package in response to looming layoffs due to the districts shrinking budget. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Grilling Fruit

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As consumers prepare their grills for the holiday, extension food expert Dianne Lamb encourages them to think outside the box and try fruit on the grill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Balancing Pasture and Feedlot Systems for Cattle

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

A USDA researcher says having a sustainable approach can bring environmental benefits from cattle herds, whether they are on pasture land or in feedlots, as Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cattle Producers Urged to Take Survey

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

Cattle producers are being asked to provide their input to the 2011 National Beef Quality Audit. Download Audio The survey can be completed in approximately 10 minutes at www.cattlesurvey.com Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

CBB CEO Tom Ramey Resigns

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

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Executive Committee has announced they reluctantly have accepted the resignation of their Chief Executive Officer Tom Ramey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Back At DPI, Gaskalla Says Division Can Help Citrus Growers

Dan Citrus, Florida

Richard Gaskalla, back at the helm of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry, in these reports tells about his experience during his hiatus and how the division can help citrus growers. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …