Signup Batching Date for NRCS Programs in Alabama is October 21

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

It was announced last week that October 21 is the sign-up batching date for Alabama producers for 2017 funding for EQIP, RCPP, CSP and ACEP. Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS), invites producers to stop by its local NRCS office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

New Gulf Restoration Strategy Helps Florida Coastland

Randall Weiseman Environment, Florida, General, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS, Water

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has announced it will invest $9,635,389 in the state to install conservation practices on 70,410 acres of private land to improve water quality and coastal ecosystems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Chance for TPP Passage Slim

Randall Weiseman General, Trade

Vice President Joe Biden said last week the chances for Congress to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal were slim. Biden said he sees a “less than even chance” that the U.S. Congress approves the 12-country trade pact before the next administration takes office in January, according to Fortune Magazine. Biden made the remarks while speaking to Sponsored ContentWhat …

Important Steps Still Remain in Sending U.S. Beef to China

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

We told you last week that after a 13-year ban on U.S. beef, China announced it will begin accepting U.S. beef from animals less than 30 months of age. But according to a report from Joe Schuele, this has been a long process and important steps still remain. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Florida, Virginia, Home to Nation’s Top Farmers Markets

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Rankings by American Farmland Trust show Florida and Virginia are home to the top five farmers markets in the nation. In announcing the rankings, Susan Sink of American Farmland Trust said “farmers markets are critical for new and beginning farmers.” She noted that farmers selling directly to consumers at farmers markets have a nearly 10 percent greater chance of Sponsored …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 23, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Trade

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at how the major Presidential candidates feel about WOTUS, that a 13-year ban on U.S. beef exports to China is ending, why cotton growers are being reminded to “Keep it Clean”, a new record for peanut exports, Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending September 23rd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

National Cotton Council Following Merger Proposals

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General

With the potential Bayer-Monsanto merger becoming more of a reality, many farmers have expressed serious concerns with the amount of consolidation within the seed and crop protection industry. Craig Brown, the National Cotton Council’s vice president of producer affairs, said it’s been following not only this merger, but others in the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

Questions of What Will Be Needed for 2017 Peanut Market

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

As peanut harvest continues across the Southeast, there are already questions as to how many peanuts will be needed for the 2017 marketing year. Tyron Spearman discusses some of the thoughts being discussed in the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

How Congress Could Help USDA Better Help Dairy Industry

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

During a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack suggested some actions, either in an appropriations bill or the next farm bill, to help USDA help dairy producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024