GA Cotton Producers are Following Pig Weed Recommendations

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

As the cotton season progresses, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton has noticed in his travels that even though palmer amaranth continues to be a pest for farmers, they seem to be getting a better handle on the invasive weed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Recent Recalls Not a Motivating Factor in Food Safety Legislation

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

Eventhough the latest recall does not affect the produce industry directly, it has many wondering if this large recall could be the motivating factor the Senate needs in passing food safety legislation. However, American Farm Bureau Federation Food Safety Policy Specialist, Kelli Ludlum, doesn’t think so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

EPA Releases Draft Strategy for Clean Water

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft strategy entitled Coming Together for Clean Water: EPA’s Strategy for Achieving Clean Water. The public is invited to comment on the recently released strategy no later than September 17th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Expert Says Recent Recalls Does Not Mean Food is Less Safe

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

Cornell University veterinarian and food science professor, Dr. Martin Wiedmann, says the current outbreak of salmonella infections that has forced a major recall of eggs should not worry consumers about the U.S. food safety system. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

APHIS Holds Southeast Traceability Meeting

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

At last Friday’s meeting in Atlanta to discuss new framework for animal disease traceability, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Dr. T.J. Myers and Dr. John Wiemers said getting input from producers on this topic is very important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

White Mold and Pests Found in Peanut Fields

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

White mold is being found in a few peanut fields across the Southeast, as Tyron Spearman reminds growers conditions have been right for development of this disease problem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Dekalb Genuity VT Triple Pro Corn Delivering Strong Yields

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Georgia

Southeastern farmers are reporting impressive yield results with their Dekalb Genuity VT Triple Pro Corn as Jason Hoag, Dekalb marketing manager, says they are able to deliver the high yields and insect protection through additional modes of action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Work Being Done for Annual Citrus Forecast

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

The National Ag Statistics Service will release their first citrus numbers of the year on October 8, 2010 and Florida State Director, Jeff Geuder, says they are busy working on the official numbers as some work is already completed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

What Consumers Should Know About Egg Recall

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

Dr. Martin Wiedmann, veterinarian and a professor of food science at Cornell University, says that investigators are working on determining the source and cause of the recent recall of eggs and of course producers continue to do what they can to prevent contamination. But consumers can play a significant role as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …