Budget Cuts to Affect Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Proposed budget cuts in our nation’s capitol will obviously affect agriculture as Tyron Spearman looks at various parts of the peanut industry that would feel it. Download Audio And peanut growers are urged to contact Congress now Regarding Ag Cuts Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Biofuels/Feedstocks Meeting near Lake Okeechobee Packs the Barn

Gary Cooper Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

A crowd of more than 250, mostly area farmers and ranchers, gathered in a large barn on a feedstocks farm near Lake Okeechobee Monday to hear from USDA officials and a representative of the U S military about feedstocks crops that can produce biofuels. It was another in a series of meetings that have been taking place throughout Florida for …

Peanut Contracts Verses Other Crop Prices

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

National Peanut Research Lab’s Dr. Marshall Lamb was one of the speakers at last week’s Alabama-Florida Peanut Show in Dothan as he talked about markets and had some advice for growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Cotton Growers Need to Pay Close Attention to Soil Fertility

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

UGA Extension Soil Scientist, Glen Harris, says with this year’s new varieties, cotton growers need to pay close attention to potash and nitrogen application. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FAITC to Hold 8th Annual Ag Literacy Day on April 26

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

Florida Ag in the Classroom executive director Lisa Gaskalla says that one of their premier programs, Agriculture Literacy Day, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Download Audio Those interested in participating should register online by April 15, 2011. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on Proposed FY 2012 Budget

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

WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2012 budget: “President Obama and I share a vision for building an economy that works for all Americans; one that makes, creates, innovates and expands the middle class. “Since coming to office, we have taken important steps to avoid the potential economic …

Peanut Board Checkoff Update

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at how the National Peanut Board used producers dollars this past year for promotional and research efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024