Animal ID Tracking System

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

The Animal Identification System consists of 3 components, one of which is animal tracking.  The head of APHIS, Dr. Ron DeHaven, discusses where things stand with that part of the system.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Are Dairy Farmers Really Getting Rich?

Dan Agri View

Most people have no idea, geographically, where their milk comes from. Today Everett Griner looks at how dairy farmers are doing and what we, as consumers, will be paying for a gallon of milk this same time next year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Can Dogs Effectively Detect Citrus Pests & Diseases?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

A well-known dog trainer in north central Florida is on the trail of research that could be very meaningful to citrus pest and disease detection efforts. “Pepe” Peruyero, is the founder and president of J & K Canine Academy and “Pepe Dogs” in High Springs, FL. He says with the right support and industry involvement, research could soon produce dogs …

Picking Watermelon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops

2006 National Watermelon Queen Candice Fralish of Alabama offers some advice on how to choose ripe and tasty watermelon. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama Crop Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Drought conditions in Alabama have improved over the past week, but most crops are still in poor to very poor condition, according to the state Ag Statistics Service. Report (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Collapsing Colonies

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

During a recent speech to introduce the new US postal service pollinator stamps, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns talked about the importance of honey bees, how Colony Collapse Disorder is affecting bees in 35 states, and what USDA is doing about it. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

Congressman on Conservation

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

Congressman Allen Boyd of Florida’s second congressional district discusses conservation and the Farm Bill at a recent event celebrating the completion of five Emergency Watershed Protection projects in Jefferson County. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Crop Improving

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

According to the latest weekly numbers from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, the peanut crop as a whole is improving. Tyron Spearman has a look at those numbers.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cattle Industry Summer Conference is Next Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference is coming up July 16-20 in Denver, as producers from across the Southeast will be in the mile-high city for the annual event.   AL Report  (1:15 mp3) FL Report  (1:15 mp3) GA Report  (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Study of Small Swine Operations

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

USDA is conducting a national survey to collect information from small swine operations.  Report (:30 mp3) To learn even more, Click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024