FL Congressman Looking to Take Ag Message to DC

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Kevin Kelley, Legislative Assistant for Congressman Steve Southerland, says the representative is looking forward to being an advocate of Florida’s Agricultural industry in Washington. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Prices, Argentina Crop Update & USDA Seeking Bids

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Today Tyorn Spearman looks at current peanut prices, the Argentina peanut crop, and the fact USDA it taking bids for peanuts and peanut butter. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GAC Concerned about Proposed Immigration Reform Legislation

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

Immigration reform seems to be the hot button issue for Georgia’s 2011 Legislative Session so far as Georgia Agribusiness Council President, Bryan Tolar, says there has already been two bills proposed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

ALFA Promoting Leadership with Agricultural Leaders For Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The Alabama Farmers Federation recognizes the need for leadership among those poised to lead Alabama’s agricultural industry in the future which is why executive director Paul Pinyan says they have developed the Agricultural Leaders For Alabama program. Download Audio For more information log on to the ALFA website. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

FL Gov Scott Budget Proposals Startle Many

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida’s new governor finally released initial budget proposals in recent days, making for interesting discussion in many circles in Tallahassee and around the state. Agriculture interests will want to know just how different Governor Scott looks at things when it comes to crafting a state budget. Gary Cooper has more with this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

AL-FL Peanut Trade Show Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

The 5th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is underway at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama as growers and industry folks from across the southeast are here to learn the latest in the peanut industry. I had a chnace to talk with both Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers and Randy Grigss with the Alabama Peanut Producers …

USDA on Status of Counter-Cyclical Payment

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

USDA announced today that they will not issue partial 2010-crop counter-cyclical payments to producers of certain covered commodities as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Reminds Producers of FRPP Signup

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting proposals for funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs, Ed Wright gives us more details on FRPP. Download Audio Applications must be submitted on or before March 21, 2011, to receive consideration for funding in fiscal year 2011. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …