Georgia Cotton Production Meetings

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

We are a little bit more than halfway through the county cotton production meetings this year around Georgia. Extension economist Don Shurley with the UGA Cotton Team says even though there is no farm bill yet, he thinks growers are looking at other factors to determine their planting decisions. Click here to see a list of county meetings yet to …

It Isn’t Perfect, but, It Works!

Dan Agri View

Do you know what the McGovern-Dole Act is?  Everett Griner tells us about this program and just what it does.  Report (1:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

More Food Animal Vets Needed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

We are all waiting for a farm bill to be completed, but did you know in the Senate version of the bill there is a section to help with the problem of a lack of food animal veterinarians in our country? It’s there and those involved are hoping it makes it through the conference committee.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Peanut Price Per Pound

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The latest price per pound information for peanuts is available, as Tyron Spearman looks at the numbers.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Could “Citrus Country” turn into “Biofuels Country”?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

In these reports, Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney says south and central Florida could lead the cellulosic ethanol industry and that the federal goverenment is making serious investments to help spur the industry forward. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Challenging a World Record

Dan Agri View

Do you want to hold a world record?  If so, Everett Griner gives some advise, pick a plant!   Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Export Growth

Randall Weiseman General

At the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, last week, Undersecretary Mark Keenum announced that US agricultural exports are now expected to hit another record with growth of nearly 20 percent compared to last year. High-value product exports such as fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, combined with animal products are forecast to rise a combined $3.5 billion in 2008 to record …

Alabama Conservation Innovation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is looking to award grants for new ideas in conservation through the Conservation Innovation Grants. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Nematode Control Issues

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Nematodes are among the topics being discussed at county cotton production meetings in Georgia this year, according to Bob Kemerait with the UGA Cotton Team. Click here to see a list of meetings still to be held. Report (1:00 mp3) Meanwhile, Dow AgroSciences has gotten approval for TELONE® II soil fumigant to help Georgia cotton growers control nematodes at planting …