Putnam’s Post-election Comments On Agriculture Issues

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

Adam Putnam shared his views of issues that are important to Florida agriculture soon after being elected Florida’s next commissioner of agriculture Tuesday night in an interview with Southeast Agnet’s Ernie Neff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Expanding Cotton Markets Through Research and Technology

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

When it comes to marketing US cotton, Ladon Calhoun a Miller County, GA cotton producer, says that after a recent trip to Cotton Incorporated headquarters he now realizes the importance of research and technology in the efforts to better position cotton in a competitive marketplace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Cotton Dollars Going to Good Use with Research Efforts

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Florida

Nick Marshall, a Florida cotton producer from Okaloosa County, says he was able to learn a lot about where their money is going during a recent tour of the Cotton Incorporated headquarters. And one of the things that impressed him the most about their efforts was the depth of research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR …

Realizing the Importance of All Steps in Cotton Marketing Process

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton

Scott Saucer, a cotton producer from Monroe County, Alabama says that thanks to a recent tour of Cotton Incorporated headquarters, he realizes the importance of all the steps in the cotton industry in making cotton profitable in the global market. In the world of agriculture, the cotton marketing process is a crucial link between cotton farmers and the end consumers. …

Monsanto Tackling Weed Resistance through Round Up Ready Plus

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Monsanto recently made a big weed control announcement with their Round Up Ready Plus Program, which Steve Halvera, cotton trades marketing manager, says is an umbrella program for all of their weed management solutions, including their Cotton Performance Plus Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio …

S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant

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, Weather

UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …

Approaching Deadline for AL NRCS Pigweed Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Peanuts, USDA-NRCS

Eric Schwab, AL NRCS Agronomist, wants to remind Alabama producers in Barbour, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, and Russell counties that October 30, 2010 is the deadline for funding for a EQIP pilot program designed to help control Palmer amaranth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024