Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 17, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast

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 Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Concerns Over Brazilian Cotton Growers Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

A Brazilian cotton delegation has caused quite a stir during a recent visit to Washington D.C. According to Gary Adams with the National Cotton Council, the delegation misrepresented the carefully negotiated agreement between U.S. and Brazilian cotton grower organizations and wrongly portrayed the reformed cotton provisions in the farm legislation currently being considered by Congress. Download Audio Click here for …

Timely Topics to be Discussed at Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton invites cotton growers to Tifton next week for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting. Among the meeting highlights is the opportunity to hear from a number of well respected speakers on a variety of important and timely topics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Vilsack’s Thoughts on the Needs for 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As we are at about the mid mark of this first month in 2014 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack gives a quick synopsis of his thoughts of what this year should and could bring for the ag sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

NCC Responds To Brazilian Cotton Growers Delegation Comments

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

From The National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council is deeply disappointed and disturbed by statements to the press made by representatives of the Brazilian cotton industry. If reports are accurate, a Brazilian cotton delegation visiting Washington has misrepresented the Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

Farm Bill Failure

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Congress has kicked the can once again. Everett Griner talks about the Farm Bill and Congress. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Trouble Ahead

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Agriculture vs. EPA. Everett Griner takes a look at what may happen if the court battles continue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

AgNet This Week: Farm Bill Delay; Cotton Numbers; Peanut Contracts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the latest farm bill delay, the decrease in cotton numbers and peanut contracts. Want to learn more about these topics and more? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

USDA Announces Cotton Board Appointments

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release

From The Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of 17 members and 17 alternates to The Cotton Board. The Cotton Board is appointed by the Secretary to oversee the Cotton Research & Promotion Program. All appointees will serve Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Technology Not the Adversary

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Oklahoma State professor Dr. Jayson Lusk says arguments against technology in agriculture are based on shaky science and offer up a romanticized reality of the old days on the farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025