Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 28, 2014

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …

Monsanto Excited about New Cotton Technologies

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

Monsanto is one of the many exhibitors at this year’s Farm & Gin Show in Memphis, Tennessee. I caught up with Jordan Iverson, their Cotton Traits Marketing Manager and Ty Fowler, Product Development Manager for Cotton Traits and they talked about some new information of importance to Southeast farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

Florida Agritourism Association Excited About Future

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The recently formed Florida Agritourism Association is an effort to build agritourism in the state. President Lisa Ard explains more of the goals and efforts of the coalition in the following interview, as well as gives details about their role in an upcoming Senate Ag committee meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

Farmers Encouraged to Plant Cotton

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There are a variety of seminars and forums taking place today and tomorrow during the 62nd annual Farm & Gin Show in Memphis. During this morning’s Ag Update seminar, Joe Nicosia of Allenberg Cotton talked with the crowd about the industry and what to expect for this year. I caught up with him afterwards and he encourages farmers to plant …

Cotton Camo Shirts at Farm and Gin Show

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There’s a big crowd on hand for the first day of the 2014 Farm & Gin Show taking place here in Memphis, Tennessee and one of the more than 400 exhibitors is the Cotton Board. I talked with Monte Bain, their Southeast Regional Communications Manager, about the new shirts you see pictured. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …

Ag Calendar

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Tyron Spearman has a look at the ag calendar which includes various meetings over the next couple of weeks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

The South’s Largest Indoor Farm Show Starts Today

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

The 2014 Mid-South Farm & Gin Show kicks off today at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Farmers from many states will be on hand for 62nd annual show which runs today from 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-4:30pm. The large trade show, which features more than 400 exhibitors, attracts many attendees but there are also a variety of …

New Technology

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Farm technology is still developing. Today Everett Griner speaks of one of the newest forms available for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Global Cotton Production to Exceed Consumption for 5th Consecutive Year

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According to USDA Ag Economist James Johnson, the world cotton outlook for 2014-15 will be much of the same and will impact the season ending price. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

Conflicting Agendas in Congress Could Delay Tax Legislation for Farmers

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Although both the House and Senate know that they need to deal with expired tax breaks, American Farm Bureau tax adviser Pat Wolff says the two bodies are pursuing conflicting tracks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …