New Cotton Board CEO

Randall Weiseman Cotton

At the Sunbelt Ag Expo this week, Johnny Pitts with the Cotton Board gave us the heads up that a new CEO would be announced this week, but we had to sit on it until it was “official.” So, now its official – Drayton Mayers has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Memphis-based Cotton Board. For the …

Farmers Being Hit Financially……Again

Dan Agri View

Farmers across the Southeast are being hit again with the Southern Pine Beetle.  This is the worst outbreak since the late 1970’s.  Everett Griner tells us about this today and gives us some things to look for in the lumber and trees around our homes. The drought has caused an infestation of the Southern Pine Beetle.  This will affect all …

Another Great Show for Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman General

The 30th Anniversary of the Sunbelt Ag Expo is now history, as Tyron Spearman caught up with Expo Director Chip Blalock to look back at how things went during the 3-day event this year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FDOC Exec on Forecast, World Supplies & Marketing Initiatives

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

Catching up with Florida Dept of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck recently at the Ray-Bob Groves citrus grower breakfast sponsored by Stallings Crop Insurance the morning of the crop forecast, Keck discussed the crop, factors in Brazil that could further impact world supplies, and the outlook on the marketing side for the coming season. Keck is featured in both these …

GA Cattleman Dealing with Drought

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

Many farmers across the Southeast have been and continue to deal with drought conditions including one cattle producer I talked with from Carrollton, Ga while at the Sunbelt Ag Expo this week.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Sparks Looking for More Disaster Aid

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

Some disaster aid was put together to help Alabama farmers but the continuing drought has Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks looking to find even more to help farmers across the state.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Cattle Town Hall Meetings End Next Week

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Town Hall Meetings put on by the Florida Beef Council and FL Cattlemen’s Association have been going on across the state this month, but the last 3 will be held next week.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

John Deere’s New Cotton Picker at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman Cotton

The John Deere 7760 cotton picker has been a sight for many at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, with both it’s size and round bale feature. In a special event for the media last night, I was able to see the new machine up close and talked with 2 Deere representatives about it’s features and fascinations. First with Jamie Flood, Deere’s Cotton Marketing Manager, who …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Ends Today

Randall Weiseman General

Today is the last day for the Sunbelt Ag Expo’s 30th anniversary show in Moultrie, Ga. as Tyron Spearman takes a look at some of the events which many people have enjoyed thus far.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Wind Power Operations

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner looks at this once again this week and talks to us about what just one of these generators could do.  He has some questions that we might think about answering and maybe looking into for us as a future.  Interesting concept, supplying your own energy and not having to depend on someone else for a change.  Report (1:00 …