FFB Pleased with the Estate Tax Deal

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

Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau says the new estate tax extension that allows for a 5-million dollar exemption and a 35% rate is exactly what they have been hoping for. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Signage of Tax Bill Gives Farmers Cause for Celebration

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

Farmers can finally let out a sigh of relief with President Obama signing the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pulse Flours Becoming Popular in Baking Industry

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

There is a lot of interest within the baking industry in using flours made from pulse crops as Marketing Specialist Kaye Effertz with the Northern Pulse Growers Association tells us more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Deliveries/New Ag Committee/AL Growers Meet Congresswoman

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

While most feel peanut harvest may be over, deliveries of new peanuts continue as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest numbers along with bringing us the names of Republicans from our area who have been appointed to the ag committee and how a few Alabama growers were able to meet their new ag committee person. Deliveries Download Audio Committee: Download …

NACD announces continued support for AG CONNECT Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that NACD will continue its partnership with AEM and AG CONNECT Expo for the 2011 show. Spokespersons for the two organizations said the partnership will serve agriculture by elevating conservation awareness. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

No Change to Peanut Posted Price & SURE Signup in January

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

There was no change this week to the peanut posted price as Tyron Spearman has that information along with a reminder about the signup for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program coming up next month. Price: Download Audio SURE: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Update on Cotton Incorporated’s BHAG

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Well last year we introduced you to Cotton Incorporated’s BHAG, also known at the Big Hairy Audacious Goal to have parts of the cotton field with zero nitrogen. And in the following two reports, Vice President of agricultural research, Kater Hake, gives us an update on the progress they have made in obtaining that goal. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored …

FL Extends Emergency Order to Assist with Crop Transport

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has requested and received an extension of the Governor’s Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in order to help farmers respond to this week’s cold snap. The extension will continue the temporary suspension of weight restriction for trucks until December 31. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …