AL Preparing for AJCA Roundup

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 4th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Roundup is coming up July 23rd through 25th and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Reid Blossom says there will be juniors from all across the state there to participate in a variety of activities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Groups Urge Immediate Action on FTAs

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

An ad hoc coalition of agricultural and food organizations sent a letter today to members of Congress urging them to work with the Obama administration to remove any remaining impediments to a “rapid implementation” of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Download Audio To read the coalition letter, click here Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

2012 Not That Far Off When it Comes to the Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

It may seem that 2012 is a long way off, but for those who remember the long and arduous process in which it took to agree on the 2008 Farm Bill, the 2012 version seems right around the corner. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Vilsack Believes Crop Insurance Agreement Will Be Signed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack believes that the final draft of the Standard Reinsurance Agreement will be signed. This despite efforts by numerous senators who sent a letter urging the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to consider further important changes to the agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Health Benefits of Olive Oil

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

As consumers search for healthy alternatives in their diet, one option to consider may be the addition of olive oil. The History of Health Benefits of Olive Oil: Download Audio New Evidence of Health Benefits of Olive Oil: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Makes Efforts to Improve Private Lands Access for Recreation

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA Announces Effort to Improve Access to Private Land for Recreation – New Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Will Expand Recreation Opportunities Through State and Tribal Programs WASHINGTON, July 8, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new effort to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch and forest land to voluntarily provide public …

Explanation Given of E-15 Testing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

In response to recent criticism following missed deadlines by the Environmental Protection Agency, The Obama Administration has released a report explaining the goals for testing E-15 fuel in on road vehicles. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCC Chair Testifies to House Ag Committee Regarding Farm Policy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

National Cotton Council Chairman, Eddie Smith, recently had the opportunity to testify before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

CBB Working with Tight Budget

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

Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia, secretary/treasurer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, says it’s important for beef checkoff dollars to remain committed to research efforts in developing new products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024