Changing Market Strategies for Beef Exports

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

During last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference, U.S. Meat Export Federation Senior Vice President Thad Lively briefed cattle producers on several changes in marketing strategy that they have undertaken in order to adapt to the adverse economic conditions. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Definition of Woody Biomass

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Specialty Crops

A win for the Forestry in the climate change fight as they were successful in changing the definition of Woody Bio-Mass, allowing the industry to better take advantage of renewable energy mandates. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Watching the Clean Water Restoration Act

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick says that they continue to keep an eye on the Clean Water Restoration Act. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Bayer Prepared for Tough Crop Year

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

Many growers are facing uncharted territories caused by the unusual weather patterns of this year, but District Sales Manager for Bayer Crop Science John Hand, says that they are prepared for whatever the season may bring. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

The Issue of Invasive Species

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Invasive species are becoming more of an issue as Dave Sacks of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says increasing varieties continue to cause damage to commodities. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

ACA Board to Meet Thursday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors will meet this Thursday, as Dr. Billy Powell said the agenda includes a variety of topics including an update from last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Beef Checkoff Researching Dairy Cows

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Thanks to the beef checkoff, University of Georgia’s Dr. Dean Pringle said a research project has been underway in Georgia this summer dealing with feed for dairy cows. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Continues Voluntary Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, George Kempfer, said it’s getting tougher and tougher to continue some of the programs they do to promote beef, and thus encourages producers to take part in the state’s voluntary beef checkoff program. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Dairy Farmers Facing Economic Crisis

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The National Milk Producers Federation says Congress needs to work with USDA on measures to help dairy farmers survive this financial crisis. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024