USDA Announces 2011 County Loan Rates

Randall Weiseman Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2011 –The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced county loan rates for the 2011 crops of wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley, oats, soybeans and other oilseeds (sunflower seed, flaxseed, canola, rapeseed, safflower, mustard seed, crambe and sesame seed). The rates are posted on the Farm Service Agency website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

FL NRCS Announces AWEP Funding for Plant City-Dover Farmers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Gainesville, FL. – Funding applications are being accepted for Dover/Plant City area farmers and ranchers to help conserve water and improve water quality on their agricultural working lands. The Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) is administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which enters into agreements with conservation partners to help landowners plan and implement conservation practices in project …

Palmer Amaranth Included in 2012 Research Priorities for GCC

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission recently met to develop their recommendations for 2012 research funding and executive director Richey Seaton says they include research to find answers to the multitude of challenges glyphosate resistant pig weed presents to Georgia farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Producers Encouraged to Visit ALFA Website

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Paul Pinyan, executive director of the Alabama Farmers Federation is encouraging producers to log on to their website for information regarding their efforts for Alabama farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ham for Easter and Beyond

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Pork

In the following two reports, Pork Checkoff consumer communications director, Pamela Johnson, has some great tips and recipes for cooks to showcase ham on Easter as well as some ideas for what to do with the leftovers. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Ag Commissioner Reflects on 100 Days in Office

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Late last week Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam celebrated 100 days in office and we had the privilege of speaking with him on how he thinks it has gone so far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Seeks Public Comment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Now through May 20th, 2011 U.S.D.A. is looking for public comments as a part of its review of existing program rules. Download Audio Those interested in offering comments are asked to provide them at www.regulations.gov. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

ACA to Hold Annual Legislative Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will hold their quarterly board of directors meeting this Thursday as Dr. Billy Powell said the event will include their yearly visit to the Alabama legislature. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FBC Offers Promotional Items on Website

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes reminds producers the on-line store at floridacattlemen.org is a great place to find items they can use to help promote beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024