Category Archive

Corn Planting Running Behind/U.S. Food Sales/Possible Super Weed

Randall Weiseman May 2, 2011 Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Peanuts, Soybeans

Corn planting across our country is running behind normal according to the latest numbers, as Tyron Spearman has that update along with information about U.S. food sales and another possible super weed that growers in the Southeast may have to also worry about. Corn: Download Audio Sales: Download Audio Weed: Download Audio

The Driving Force

Dan May 2, 2011 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

Everett Griner explains how agriculture drives economic recovery. Download Audio

Fighting Possible New Dust Regulations

Randall Weiseman May 1, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

When it comes to the development of a new dust rule, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is one of many ag groups fighting the issue. Download Audio

GA Ag Commissioner Says Immigration Reform is a Complex Issue

Randall Weiseman April 29, 2011 Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Georgia’s 2011 legislative session was a heated one when it came to the issue of immigration and even though when the gavel sounded a resolution of sorts had been passed, the discussion still isn’t over. And Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says immigration reform is not as simple as it may seem. Download Audio

Belt Insecticide Now Registered for Peanuts

Randall Weiseman April 29, 2011 Field Crops, Peanuts

Bayer CropScience product manager Lee Hall said they now have approval from EPA for Belt Insecticide in peanuts which is a great news for growers. Download Audio For additional information go to www.BayerCropScience.us

Reminder to Producers Regarding Disaster Assistance

Randall Weiseman April 28, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2011 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Val Dolcini today reminded crop and livestock producers throughout states that have recently experienced severe damage from flooding, wildfires and tornados that FSA programs may be available to assist with recovery. Download Audio

Ag Concerned Regarding EPA’s Draft of Regulatory Guidance

Randall Weiseman April 28, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The latest fight between the Environmental Protection Agency and the agricultural community comes in the form of EPA’s Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance. Download Audio

CCC Loan Rates Announced & FSA Accepting Bio-Mass Proposals

Randall Weiseman April 28, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest loan rates from the Commodity Credit Corporation along with information about proposals now being accepted for bio-mass projects. CCC Rates: Download Audio Bio-mass: Download Audio

2011 Plantings

Dan April 28, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner tells us what the outlook is this year for corn, cotton and soybean planting, from the most recent report, of course. Download Audio

E-Verify Would Be Bad for FL Producers

Randall Weiseman April 27, 2011 Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This year’s hot button issue in the Florida legislature is getting hotter as discussions continue this week regarding immigration. In the following two reports, Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks gives us the latest on the issue that could have a real impact on Florida producers. Download Audio Download Audio