USDA has published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to update the nutrition standards that would require schools to offer more fruits, vegetables and whole grains as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the idea of the new standards is to offer more balance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
Outlook Has Good News for Cotton Growers
When it comes to the January outlook for cotton, growers are hearing good news basically in all of the major categories including price. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
One Week Left to Extended CSP Signup
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced the cut-off date for the Conservation Stewardship Program has been extended to January 21st as producers interested should submit applications to their local NRCS office by ythat date to be considered during the first ranking period of 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
FFAA Considers Joining Lawsuit Over New EPA Water Criteria
Members of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) gathered in St. Petersburg this week for their winter meeting, and among many topics discussed, the pending lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its proposed implementation of new numeric nutrient criteria for water bodies. In this report, hear FFAA President Mary Hartney explain actions FFAA is considering on the …
Tight Markets Causing Concerns
After this week’s crop and outlook reports, Tyron Spearman says that many are taking note of the tight markets and how that may effect things in the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
GCC Meeting & UGA Cotton Production Workshop
The Georgia Cotton Commission wants to remind growers about their 4th Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop coming up January 26th in Tifton, as Karen Nikitopoulos said their program is full of industry information. Download Audio The event is free but they ask that you do pre-register by either going online to www.ugatiftonconference.org or call 229-386-3416. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
SURE Sign-up Period Open for 2009 Crops
Eligible producers are being reminded the sign-up period for the 2009 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program has opened. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Frigid Temps Again for FL Ag & Fertilizer/Agrichem Mtg
Another cold snap on tap this week for most of Florida and for this week’s gathering of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) and Florida Chapter of the National AgriMarketing Association (NAMA) in St. Petersburg this week. FFAA & NAMA members will hear a special message from Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, and a special presentation about energy crops expansions …
Peanut Crop Up from Last Year
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their updated crop numbers this morning and Tyron Sprearman looks at how not only peanuts, but other major crops here in the Southeast came in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
AFBF Wants Congress to Act on EPA
Delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Atlanta this week voted to urge Congress to pursue vigorous oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024