AL-FL Looks at Possible Peanut Acreage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

Many are looking forward to seeing the results of USDA’s spring planting survey which will be released on March 31st, but when it comes to peanuts, Randy Griggs with the Alabama Peanut Producers Association said it’s really undetermined at this point as to whether growers will increase their acreage much this year. And Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers …

Vilsack on Animal ID and Conservation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

While talking to the Senate Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee this week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained USDA’s new Animal ID plan and also discussed their proposals for conservation funding in the next fiscal year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Still No Date for Imported Fish Inspections

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

There is still no word on when final rules for imported fish inspections will be out, as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the issue is very complex. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Spending Cuts

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

2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Vilsack Defends Controversial Crop Insurance Changes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

During a Senate panel earlier this week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, defended a proposal for controversial changes to the agreements the department has with crop insurance companies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

International Food for Education Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Dorothy Feustel with the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service says the USDA’s McGovern Dole International Food for Education Program is expanding this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Funds Available for Organic Producers

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

Conservation Agronomist Eddie Jolley with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind farmers transitioning to organic agriculture or those who are already certified organic, have the opportunity to receive assistance and this does include livestock producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Beef Exports

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

The U.S. is to export less beef in 2010. Everett Griner talks on it today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Accomplishes Conservation Through Great Partnerships

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Charles Holmes, Alabama board member of the National Association of Conservation Districts, says they work closely with the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service in order accomplish conservation goals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024