FCA Prepares for Year-End Event

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The last quarterly meeting of 2007 for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association will be held December 5th-7th in Crystal River.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this week’s cattle prices from the markets across the state.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pork Board to Set 2008 Plan

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The National Pork Board meets next week to finalize plans for their 2008 operating plan and budget.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Crop Reports Released

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released the November 1st crop estimates this morning, as Shiela Corley in Washington D.C. runs through the cotton numbers. Report (2:40 mp3) AL Report (1:30 mp3) GA Report (1:55 mp3) And when it comes to peanuts and other crops, Southeast Agnet’s Tyron Spearman has a rundown of those numbers. Report (1:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

May Be Good News, May Be Nothing

Dan Agri View

The mystery of Colony Collapse Disorder. The scientists have not solved this disorder, but they have discovered a clue to just what may be causing it. Everett Griner tells us today just what this is and gives us some interesting facts about this disorder and what the losses may cause. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed …

FL Growers Urged To Be Involved in Free Rider Talks

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Another set of feature reports about what Florida growers are trying to do about the “Free Rider” issue. In these reports, former Florida Citrus Commission chairman Andy Taylor and current chairman Ben Albritton, Jr, offer comments about why Florida growers want something done about it and why growers need to be involved in the discussions themselves. Report (2:00 mp3) Report …

Healthy Potato Head to Make Final Flight

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Once again this year, Healthy Mr. Potato Head will be a featured balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, but after this year, the beloved balloon is being retired – at least for awhile. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Getting Ready for Farm City Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

The upcoming celebration of National Farm-City Week kicked off this week with a luncheon in Washington DC. At the event, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its inaugural “Book of the Year” award to a Georgia tree farmer, better known to rock and rollers for his career as keyboardist for the Rolling Stones. Chuck Leavell was honored for …

U.S. Cattlemen Concerned About Argentina Trade

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The United States Cattlemen’s Association is a new cattle organization presenting an effective voice for America’s cattle industry. And one of the many issues they are currently dealing with concerns USDA looking to open our market to parts of Argentina.  Report (1:30 mp3) To learn more about the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, Click Here  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Senate Slows Farm Bill Work

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Specialty Crops

Work on the 2007 Farm Bill slowed in the Senate Wednesday as lawmakers put it aside to take up other issues. Some amendments were introduced on Tuesday, including payment limitations. Report (1:30 mp3) Meanwhile, the AgJobs bill will not be included as an amendment to the farm bill, but there are several provisions that will help farmers transition to organic …