Ag in Review for the Week of May 30, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Negative Trade Implications in House Appropriations Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

The House Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation that would shave billions of dollars in agriculture spending and cut farm subsidies, but Gary Adams with the National Cotton Council, says it would also rewrite certain provisions of the 2008 farm bill and break the government to government agreement established between the U.S. and Brazil as part of the ongoing WTO dispute. …

The Unveiling of the New MyPlate Nutritional Symbol

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

The MyPlate nutritional symbol has been officially released to rave reviews as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it provides a simple symbolic message to consumers regarding what they need to include in a healthy diet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Seeking Peanut Standards Board Nominations & USDA Unveils My Plate

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

USDA is currently seeking nominations for positions on the Peanut Standards Board as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about USDA’s unveiling of “My Plate”. Nominations: Download Audio My Plate: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GCC Encourages Producers to Participate in Labor Survey

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Georgia’s current labor shortage is the hot issue for Georgia farmers right now and executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, is encouraging producers to let their voices be heard through the Department of Agriculture’s online survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Cost of Peanuts Rising

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

There are a variety of reasons why the costs of peanuts will be rising as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Producers Encouraged to Participate in an Online Labor Survey

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

We have been reporting on the agriculture labor shortage in GA and now Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar is encouraging producers from all ag sectors to participate in an online survey about the issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024