Turkey Production Almost Back to Normal after Bird Flu Outbreak

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Poultry

Now that Thanksgiving is here, some wonder what the situation is for U.S. turkey production after last year’s avian influenza. Crawford has a story to help answer that question. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Good News for Edible Nuts

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

A new report indicates that edible nuts are gaining popularity as a healthy alternative to comfort foods, and according to a story from Tyron Spearman, manufacturers are aware of the favorable consumer perception towards various edible nuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Milk Prices and Margins Could Improve in 2017

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Milk production is expected to go up next year. And in the first part of this story, Gary Crawford looks at what that will mean for prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Vilsack Leaving Office in Better Shape

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will see his time end in that position come January, but he recently looked back on his eight years in the office. A conversation with President Barack Obama made him think about whether or not he was leaving the office in better condition than when he took the job eight years ago. Vilsack says after …

National Peanut Board Announces Quarterly Board Meeting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board’s quarterly board and committee meetings will be held in two weeks, in conjunction with the American Peanut Council’s meeting. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Beef Alternatives for Thanksgiving

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Client Features, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

With Thanksgiving nearing, many folks are thinking about that turkey. But in the weekly Florida beef checkoff report, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says there are efforts to make you think about beef dishes, too. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama Cattlemen Approve Budgets

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Client Features, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) board of directors met last week and approved the 2017 Beef Checkoff marketing plan. ACA Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell says the board also passed the budget for the ACA general fund. Download Audio And during that meeting, Dr. Billy Powell announced his retirement plans. To learn more about that click here. Sponsored ContentCIR …

Georgia Forages Suffering in Drought

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

For many livestock producers in Georgia, there aren’t any forages this year due to the drought which has a grip on most of the state. And Jennifer Tucker, assistant professor with the University of Georgia, knows the situation is not going to get better any time soon. Download Audio More information can be found on the Georgia Forages website. Sponsored …

Possible Change to Estate Tax Calculations

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Treasury proposed a change to the regulations that determine how estate taxes are calculated. Reece Langley, vice president of Washington operations for the National Cotton Council, explains how this change could affect family farms and small businesses across rural America. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …