Senate Approves Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act passed unanimously in the Senate with some provisions that should make specialty crop growers happy. As it includes a six-cent reimbursement per school lunch tied to serving healthier meals with more fruits and veggies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

More Broadband Projects for Rural Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The USDA has announced new broadband investments to further the goal of bringing more households, businesses and institutions in line with 21st century technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

America’s Great Outdoors Get Attention from Ag Secretary & Others

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., August 6, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined senior officials from the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to host a listening session under President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative. The public shared their ideas on natural resource management strategies for the Empire State communities. These strategies may serve as a foundation …

Peanut Fields Needing Rain

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

Many peanut acres across the southeast are being affected by this hot and dry spell, as while some areas have been fortunate to receive spotty rains, Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association said overall we really need a good general rain. And no matter where your fields are located, Dr. John Beasley with the University of Georgia reminds …

ANCW Finalize Plans for Ambassador Contest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The American National Cattlewomen recently met as their president, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama, said they were able to finalize plans for the upcoming beef ambassador competition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Cheese Please

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Cheese popularity is booming and Everett Griner tells us how he knows. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag Committee Holds Trade Focused Hearing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Senate Ag Committee recently held a hearing on trade where Georgia’s Saxby Chambliss said U.S. agriculture exports remain one of the few bright spots in the domestic economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Dean of Auburn’s College of Ag Wants to Focus on Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Auburn University College of Agriculture’s new Dean, Bill Batchelor, says that he is excited for the opportunities and challenges that lay before him and is looking forward to hearing from those that matter most, Alabama farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

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

In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the National Farmers Market Directory has seen an increase of 16-percent just this year – and is now listing more than 61-hundred operational farmers markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Approval of Beef Checkoff Remains High

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

A recent survey shows that 72% of beef and dairy producers approve of the beef checkoff program and continue to be “somewhat” or “very” well informed about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024