The American Seed Trade Association is gearing up for a couple of big events, one in Chicago and one in Orlando. ASTA CEO, Andy LaVigne, says the first one is coming up next month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Southeast Leaders on Short List for Trump Administration Positions
When it comes to appointments concerning agriculture, President Elect Donald Trump has begun the process to fill a few positions, including his pick for the next Secretary of Agriculture. And it’s been reported that a few leaders from here in the Southeast are on that list. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …
China-Bahamas Fishing Talks Alarm Florida Officials
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 16, 2016………. Florida wildlife officials expressed concern Wednesday that the government of the Bahamas is in talks with China to split fishing rights in waters east of Florida. State Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Director Nick Wiley said the potential deal, as reported, could impact Sponsored …
USDA Designates 3 More Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Taylor, Terrell and Warren counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those …
Commissioner Putnam Celebrates Florida vs. Florida State Rivalry in “Fresh From Florida Sunshine Showdown”
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Two of Florida’s biggest rivals, the Florida State Seminoles and the Florida Gators, are competing on and off the field to highlight Florida’s farmers, ranchers and fishermen. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the official sponsor of …
Dip Found in U.S. Peanut Production
New figures indicate peanut production may not be quite what some earlier thought. Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Looking Forward to Working with New Administration
With the election behind us Craig Uden, a cattle producer from central Nebraska and President Elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said they look forward to working with the new administration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Alabama Association of Conservation Districts Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts took place this week in Orange Beach and the drought across the state was a main topic of discussion. Executive Director of the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Dr. William Puckett, says they and their partners are working together to stress the importance of soil health. Download Audio Sponsored …
Arkansas Farmer Growing Peanuts
During the recent Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga, diversified row crop David Wildy was named the 2016 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Wildy farms more than 12,000 acres in Manila, Arkansas and grows cotton, corn, soybeans and wheat. But as Tyron Spearman reports, he is also a new grower of peanuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …
Vilsack Pleased with Risk Management and Safety Net Programs
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to farm broadcasters at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention last week in Kansas City. He looked back on his years in the office saying risk management is much more farmer-friendly after his eight years in the office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …