GA Grower Chairs Cotton Foundation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The Beltwide Cotton Conferences continue today with a variety of workshops and seminars taking place. I was able to catch up with Chuck Coley, a cotton producer from Vienna, Georgia who is also the Chairman of the Cotton Foundation, and we talked about the foundation and what their efforts involve to help growers across the cotton belt. Download Audio Sponsored …

Citrus Industry eNews: Post-Freeze Grove Care; Nutrients on HLB Trees

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: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre WEATHER WATCH Grove Care Following Citrus Freeze and La Niña Discussed Multi-county citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt tells what many growers have already done, and can do, to help their groves in …

Market Outlook Discussed at Beltwide Cotton Conference

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

The 2011 Beltwide Cotton Conference is in full swing in Atlanta, Georgia where a good crowd was on hand for the today’s Production Conference. One of the featured speakers was T. Jordan Lea, President of the American Cotton Shippers Association and CEO of Eastern Trading in Greensivlle, South Carolina. I talked with him about the cotton market and whether or …

NRCS Extends CSP Signup Until Jan. 21, 2011

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

AUBURN, Ala. Jan. 5, 2011 – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced the ranking period cut-off date for producer applications in NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) has been extended through January 21, 2011. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GCC Encourages Producers to Come On Out For Beltwide

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

As we are in the midst of the Beltwide Cotton Conference being held in Atlanta through January 7, 2011, the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Karen Nikitopoulos encourages growers to take part of the event as she says the conference is another tool for producers in their quest to grow a high quality and more profitable crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

NRCS Reminds Producers About Upcoming Sign Up Deadlines

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

The following two reports are a quick reminder for producers that January 7, 2011 is the sign up deadline for 2011 funding for two popular Natural Resources Conservation Service programs, the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Longleaf Pine Initiative. Those interested should visit their local NRCS field office. AL-John Curtis: Download Audio FL-Carlos Suarez: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …

After Freezes, Growers Have to Make Tough Decisions

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The threat of freezing weather has abated for now, but Director of Hendry County Extension, Gene McAvoy, says the risk for the producer is still as strong as ever. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FFB Applauds Putnam Team

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Now that Adam Putnam has officially taken over as Florida’s Ag Commissioner, Florida Farm Bureau is applauding his first moves in the position, the hiring of his team. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024