Storm Tracking

Randall Weiseman Weather

A triple threat of storms Hanna, Ike and Josephine are threatening the southeast.

Bronson Requests Disaster Declaration

Randall Weiseman General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson has asked Governor Charlie Crist to seek federal disaster declarations from the federal government for 36 Florida counties battered by high winds, excessive rainfall, flooding or tornados from Tropical Storm Fay. Because of standing water that remains in some areas of Florida, Bronson stated that additional counties could be added to the list of counties …

AgNite at the RNC

Randall Weiseman General

A crowd of more than 5,000 attended an AgNite celebration held in conjunction with the Republican National Convention this week. I was there and one of the people I talked to who attended was the honorable John Block, former agriculture secretary under President Reagen.

Soil Fumigant Comment Deadline Extended

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In response to requests from groups representing manufacturers and users of soil fumigants, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the public comment period for reregistration of soil fumigant pesticides including methyl bromide. EPA had opened a 60-day public comment period in July but it has now been extended for an additional 45 days, closing on October 30. EPA is …

Farm Bill Implementation

Randall Weiseman General

As one Administration prepares to leave and a new one prepares to come in – U.S. Ag Secretary Ed Schafer calls the past eight years a remarkable time for American agriculture – noting that cash farm income is on track to set a record of over 100-billion dollars and export sales are projected to reach a record 114-billion dollars.

NCBA Joins COOL Coalition Effort

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Andy Groseta, wants producers to know that NCBA is working together with others in the industry to help them with Country of Origin Labeling which starts at the end of the month.

AL Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a look at this week’s cattle market prices from across the state. Listen to report here:

What You See on TV

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner talks today about just what you don’t see on some of these cooking shows on TV. Listen to report here: