Big Farming

Dan 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

Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL New Ag Energy Signup Deadline Nearing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Energy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that this Friday, May 21st is the application deadline for 2010 funding for an initiative designed to help producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

FL Concerned about Economic Impact on Tourism & Seafood Industry

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

— Florida reminds residents and visitors that Florida’s coasts are clean and seafood is safe — TALLAHASSEE — State agency leaders are concerned that people across the United States falsely believe the state has been impacted by oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Florida’s beaches and fishing grounds remain open to residents and visitors to enjoy. Currently, there are …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day to feature Energy Crops

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

The Sunbelt Ag Expo will hold it’s Field Day on Thursday, July 8, 2010. And Executive Director Chip Blalock, says that in addition to the tradition row crops they have expanded their forage and grass research to include potential energy grasses. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

Vilsack Believes the Farm Bill Discussion Needs to be Expanded

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

During a recent sit-down with the Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, farm broadcasters asked a question regarding the farm safety net and managing risk in the next farm bill. The Secretary did not mince words with his response as he sees a need to expand the Farm Bill conversation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

FL Seafood Safe to Eat

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Weather

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is reminding consumers that seafood currently being harvested in Florida is safe and has not been impacted by the oil spill in the gulf, as he is concerned that misinformation about the conditions in the gulf waters may unnecessarily impact the state’s seafood industry. Download Audio In response to the …

FFB Field to the Hill Trip Exemplifies Grass Roots Efforts

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Florida Farm Bureau members are in Washington D.C. this week for their annual Field to the Hill trip, and National Affairs Coordinator, Adam Basford, says that the event is a perfect of example of grass-roots efforts at their best. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NRCS Initiative to Improve Ag Energy Conservation And Efficiency

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Livestock, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

May 21, 2010, is the deadline for Alabama producers to apply for 2010 funding designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. For more information visit your local NRCS field office or visit them on the web. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Increase in Blend Wall Not Expected to be a Silver Bullet

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

Ag and Ethanol interest have been imploring EPA to lift the limit of ethanol blended into gasoline, but Agriculture Department Chief Economist, Joe Glauber, says the transition would take some time and therefore should not be considered a silver bullet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

AL Sparks Spearheads Legislative Effort in Mobile

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General

MONTGOMERY – Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks announced today that he will spearhead a legislative mission to Mobile to assess the current situation and seek legislative remedies for the state. Sparks also proposed expanding unemployment benefits to those displaced by the oil spill and granting extensions, waivers and discounts to individuals and businesses on their state property, sales …