Some Georgia Cotton Fields Affected by Matthew

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

We told you late last week that the Georgia Cotton Commission was watching Hurricane Matthew and was worried as to how it may affect producers in their state. According to Richey Seaton, the storm did leave its mark on a few Georgia cotton fields in the southeast part of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

Some Peanut Fields Affected by Hurricane Matthew

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Weather

Many were worried about the possibility of significant impacts to agriculture from Hurricane Matthew when it hit areas of the Southeast this past week. While in some cases damage has been called minimal, Tyron Spearman looks at how peanut fields across the area were affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Florida Gator Collegiate Cattlewomen Promoting Beef

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

The Florida Gator Collegiate Cattlewomen will be holding a big event in Gainesville on Wednesday to promote beef and the cattle industry. Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council invites folks in the area to join them for this promotion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Talking about Georgia Beef at the Fair

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia National Fair continues this week in Perry and Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia says the board has been able to talk with a lot of consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

The Alabama Steak Trail

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

October Beef Month continues across Alabama, and in the weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about a brand new promotion that is underway. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo Starts Friday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In case you were wondering, the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo is still on. The annual event will be held October 14-16 in Orlando, Florida. Some had wondered if Hurricane Matthew might have changed those plans, but PMA’s vice president of industry relations, Kathy Means, says the event is still on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat …

UF/IFAS-based PINEMAP Project Earns National Award from USDA

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release

From the University of Florida IFAS By: Tom Nordlie GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The PINEMAP project, based within the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, devoted five years to helping the Southeastern planted-pine industry prepare for future production challenges. Now, PINEMAP is being honored with a prestigious national award from the United States Department of Agriculture. Sponsored ContentWhat …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Coming Next Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Education, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Technology

The 2016 version of Sunbelt Ag Expo is just a week away, as the annual event kicks off next Tuesday in Moultrie, Georgia. Show director Chip Blalock says this is a great place for consumers to learn more about agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Big Number for Peanut Exports

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

It’s been a good year for exports of U.S peanuts, and as Tyron Spearman reports, it’s a big number. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag Groups Fighting Proposed New Estate Tax Rules

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

The Treasury Department is proposing new rules that could sharply increase producers’ Estate Tax burden. But, agriculture groups and lawmakers are fighting back. The Treasury wants to hike the value of producers’ farm and ranch assets by reducing discounts for certain ownership, making it harder to qualify for the Estate Tax exclusion. 41 Senate Republicans and key farms groups, including …