Aphids Slow to Build this Year in GA Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

UGA Extension Entomologist, Philip Roberts, says growers should look out for aphids, as they were slower than normal to build this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeastern Growers Need to be on Watch for Soybean Rust

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Soybeans, Weather

Our cold winter gave soybean rust a slow start, but now with tropical-type weather causing more wind and rain, both UGA plant pathologist, Bob Kimmerait, and UF agronomist, David Wright, say that farmers need to be aware of the current spread of the disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Research Panel Discusses Peanuts

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

At the Southern Peanut Growers annual conference last week in Panama City Florida, growers were able to take part in a production forum which involved 10 different researchers from across the southeast discussing a variety of issues concerning peanut fields across the region. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Crop Insurance Agreement Subject of Congressional Hearing

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

Crop insurance agents recently discussed what they saw as missed opportunities from the Standard Reinsurance Agreement negotiations with members of the House Ag Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Worldwide Buying and Peanut Production

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman updates the figures as to who is buying U.S. grown peanuts and how we stack up against other peanut growing countries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Administration Moving on Three Free Trade Agreements

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

As part of his initiative to double US exports in five years, President Obama said he wants to move on three free trade agreements. And Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, says the focus is on free trade agreements that have been ongoing or completed, but still waiting approval. Download Audio Sponsored …

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding Shirley Sherrod

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

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in response to his conversation with Shirley Sherrod: “Today, I reached out to Shirley Sherrod to apologize. I also told her I was sorry for the pain this caused her and her family and friends. “I reacted too quickly. I should have taken the time to …

Unlocking Genetic Clues to Improve the Soybean

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Soybeans

Agricultural Research Service scientists are a step closer to unlocking genetic clues that may lead to packing more protein and oil into soybeans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Seeking Peanut Standards Board Nominations

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has information that USDA is looking to fill vacancies on the peanut standards board. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024