Congress Urged to Ratify Colombia Free Trade Pact

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The Bush administration is urging Congress to ratify the Colombia Free Trade Agreement that was negotiated in 2006. USDA officials say it would be good for agriculture – including grains, meat, cotton, peanuts and specialty crops. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida FB Legislative Day Activities

Randall Weiseman Florida

Florida Farm Bureau is preparing for annual Farm Bureau Day at the state capitol March 18. Limited seats are still available for the briefing dinner at the Cross Creek Driving Range and Golf Course on Monday at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required and the cost is $10 per person. A second issue briefing will be held in the Civic Center …

Cover Crop Management Tips

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Cover crops are an essential part of conservation tillage systems but to receive maximum benefits from cover crops, they must be managed appropriately. Conservation agronomist Ben Moore with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has some tips. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Farm Bill Extension Concerns

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The 2002 Farm Bill has been extended for another month as Congress tries to work out some deal that will get a new farm bill in place this year. The new deadline is April 18. Report(1:00 mp3) Agriculture groups, farmers and others are expressing concerns about the farm bill delay. Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says its frustrating …

FL Citrus Mutual Area Meeting Report

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this feature, Ernie Neff reports from the first in a series of Florida Citrus Mutual area meetings scheduled around the state. In the photo to right, Mutual C-E-O Mike Sparks addresses a group of about 40 gathered under the trees at the meeting held in Zolfo Springs. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

“Earmarks” in Congressional Budgeting Are Misunderstood

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Lots has been argued about so-called “earmarks” in Congressional budgeting matters, as some would like to make you think all earmarks are bad spending items. In this report, Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says the reality is that some very important budget items are provided for in this way, particularly when it comes to agricultural research. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR …

FL Cattlemen Meet with Legislators

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association spent this past week in Tallahassee meeting with elected officials and Southeast AgNet’s intern during the legislative session this year, Kristen Williams, talked with FCA’s Jim Handley about the week.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Beef at Ag Awareness Day

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

A variety of ag commodity groups, including the Georgia Beef Board, will be set up this Tuesday at the state capitol. Julie McPeake says they will be partcipating in the annual Georgia Ag Awareness day, all a part of National Agriculture Week.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Inspection Adjustments & AL Seeking NPB Nominees

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

In today’s peanut news there’s information about the fact adjustments may be needed in the peanut inspection numbers while the Alabama Peanut Producers are currently seeking nominees to represent them on the National Peanut Board.  Report 1 (:30 mp3)  Report 2 (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has a quick rundown through this week’s cattle market numbers.  Report (:45 mp3)         Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024