Crop Insurance Agreement Subject of Congressional Hearing

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

Crop insurance agents recently discussed what they saw as missed opportunities from the Standard Reinsurance Agreement negotiations with members of the House Ag Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Administration Moving on Three Free Trade Agreements

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

As part of his initiative to double US exports in five years, President Obama said he wants to move on three free trade agreements. And Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, says the focus is on free trade agreements that have been ongoing or completed, but still waiting approval. Download Audio Sponsored …

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding Shirley Sherrod

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in response to his conversation with Shirley Sherrod: “Today, I reached out to Shirley Sherrod to apologize. I also told her I was sorry for the pain this caused her and her family and friends. “I reacted too quickly. I should have taken the time to …

Portal Gives Cotton Producers Targeted Conservation Program Info

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

The National Cotton Council has created Conservation in Cotton Production, a web portal designed to provide cotton producers targeted conservation program information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Estate Taxes

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

Today Everett Griner talks about just how vulnerable farmers are to the present laws. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

July is Crucial Time for Insect Management in Cotton

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

July is a busy time for insects and therefore UGA Extension Entomologist, Philip Roberts, says farmers need to be busy scouting their fields for them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Gulf Disaster

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

How will the oil spill effect agriculture? Everett Griner discusses this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

SE Cotton Producers Participate in PIE

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The National Cotton Council’s Producer Information Exchange Program, or PIE, exposes producers to innovative production practices other than their own. And Michael Rochelle, assistant director of member services for the National Cotton Council, says it offers many unique opportunities for producers while helping the industry as a whole. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …