New Director of Communications for Georgia Ag Department

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

Today was the last day for a staff member here at Southeast AgNet. After almost six years, Julie McPeake is moving on as she has accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. I was able to talk with her new boss, Commissioner Gary Black. He describes how pleased he is that she is joining his staff and discusses …

Senate Tax Extender Bill Still Stalled

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The tax extenders bill that would reauthorize more than 50 expired tax breaks is still stalled in the Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AgNet This Week: Waters of the U.S., RFS Update; Peanut Plantings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Weather

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features updates from USDA and EPA officials on the RFS and the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 9, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops

This quick recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast features reports from Agriculture Vilsack on the RFS, a look at pasture conditions and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Proposed RFS Reductions Don’t Match Climate Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Citing the recently released National Climate Assessment report, leaders of the U.S. renewable fuels industry have written a letter to President Obama urging the administration to rethink its proposed RFS reductions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Vilsack Points to Oil Industry for RFS Struggles

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

During a conversation with agricultural reporters this week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack had some very pointed thoughts on the oil industry and their efforts against the Renewable Fuel Standard. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Provides Update on Farm Bill Programs

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to farm broadcasters today during the annual National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch. During that talk, he gave an update on where things stand with programs from the new Farm Bill, including their efforts in helping producers through disaster assistance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data

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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …

The Fuel for Food Debate

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops, General, Specialty Crops

Jeff Broin, founder and executive chairman of POET, responds to critics who point to the use of food for fuel as a misuse of resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024