Agriculture Far From Useless

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

A few college degrees that fall under the agricultural umbrella were recently included in a list of the 20 most useless degrees. And advocates says it is yet another reminder of why everyone must do their part to help bridge the urban-rural gap and tell the story of America’s farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …

Burning Prohibited in all 67 AL Counties

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Forestry, Weather

Due to the extremely dry conditions in Alabama, outdoor burning is currently prohibited in all 67 counties. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Efforts to Increase Recreational Acreage

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

In an effort to make more outdoor recreational acreage available to outdoor enthusiast the Farm Service Agency has made some recent announcements concerning two conservation related programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NWF Tells Congress to Stop Playing with America’s Food and Energy Security

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

National Wildlife Federation Tells Congress to Stop Playing with America’s Food and Energy Security Washington, DC (June 16, 2011) – Today, the House voted to slash over $1 billion in conservation and renewable energy funding for programs that help farmers, ranchers, ranchers, and foresters across the country to protect soil, conserve water, enhance wildlife habitat, and help America meet its …

USDA Announces New Recreational, Fishing and Hunting Opportunities in Rural Areas

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock

This just in from USDA: WASHINGTON, June 13, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced developments in two popular USDA programs that will support conservation of working lands for the benefit of wildlife, water quality, and recreation. The Secretary announced that USDA will accept 2.8 million acres offered by landowners under the 41st Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up. …

The Hidden Superpowers of Reindeer

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Researchers have discovered that reindeer can see beyond the visible light spectrum and are able to perceive ultra-violet light. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Little Relief in Site for Drought Stricken Southeast

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

The drought is continuing to tighten its grip on the southeast and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the long range forecast shows the high pressure staying with us for much of June with a possible tropical storm the only real hope for relief. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Summer Food Service Program Week

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

We are in the midst of first-ever National Summer Food Service Program Week, an awareness campaign to promote USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives across the country to feed low-income children during summer when school is out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Williams Returns to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

This news release is from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Emily Jo ‘EJ’ Williams is returning to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Southeast Region in Atlanta, as Chief of Migratory Birds where she will be responsible for migratory bird-related programs, permitting, and coordination. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …