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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed …

Deltapine Introduces New Cotton Varieties

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

Monsanto recently announced their class of 2011 Deltapine cotton varieties, as Dave Albers said DP 1133 B2RF will be a great fit for growers here in the deep Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

SFP Offering Solutions to Assist Farmers with High Fertilizer Cost

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

With fertilizer prices once again on the rise, Jake Sanders, vice president of market development with SFP says they have the products a producer needs to make every dollar count. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

“Advocating for Agriculture” Award Winners Announced

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

AG CONNECT Expo 2011 announces the Grand Prize winners of the “Advocating for Agriculture” Awards, which recognize those who support “in a compelling way the work of farmers and ranchers to provide abundant and affordable food and fiber.” Online voting by the Ag community helped select the winners, and more than 12,500 votes were cast for the nine finalists. The …

Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024