USDA Addressing Concerns Regarding BCAP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

The top official of USDA’s Farm Service Agency says USDA will address in the final rules the concerns voiced by some that the Biomass Crop Assistance Program may be raising prices for bark and other forest products used by paper makers and other industries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Cotton By-Products as Erosion Control

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Discovering new markets is an important element in agriculture and therefore, Cotton Incorporated and Mulch & Seed Innovations teamed up to find new market opportunities for cotton, through an all-natural fiber hydromulch from the by-products of ginning. And according to Andy Ellis, President of Mulch and Seed, the technology behind the hydromulch takes advantage of cotton’s natural characteristics making it …

National Get Outdoors Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

National Get Outdoors Day is Saturday, June 12th. And Anne Zimmermann of the US Forest Service says the annual celebration is designed as a means to educate citizens on the many opportunities for recreation and discovery in the great outdoors. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Vilsack on NCBA Governance Proposal

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

Discussions concerning the national beef checkoff program dealing with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s proposed new governance structure continue, as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is concerned about the firewalls between the checkoff program and the policy programs run by NCBA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Youth Labor

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The rights groups are opposing child labor. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton Industry Conducting Life Cycle Analysis

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Energy, Georgia

The U.S. cotton industry is examining itself from field to fabric through three major areas of work. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Conducting Bee Survey

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has begun a 13-state survey of honey bee pests and diseases to determine the prevalence of parasites and disease-causing microorganisms that may be contributing to the decline of honey bee colonies nationwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Information on Safe Seafood in the Gulf

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

With the oil spill looming, Gulf States are working with consumers to give them peace of mind as well as the tasty seafood they crave. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Announces 2501 Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General

News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. USDA has announced they are awarding funds to tribes, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations through the Outreach Assistance to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program, known as the 2501 program. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …