Vilsack on EPA’s Decision Conerning E-15 Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to allow the use of fuel containing up to 15 percent ethanol in late-model cars and light trucks: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Peanut Crop Hurt by Dry Weather

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

As peanut harvest continues, its become obvious in a lot of cases just how the dry conditions have affected the crop. I was able to talk with a few folks about the Florida crop including Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association and two growers from Jackson County, Jeff Pittman and Larry Ford. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

National Pasta Month

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

October is officially recognized as national Pasta Month and as celebration the U.S. Durum Growers are asking young people to submit a pasta-related video for their YouTube pasta contest. The deadline October 15, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag Commish Candidates Focus on Different Aspects of Job

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

By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA While he’s been in the pinstripe world of Washington for several years, Adam Putnam is a fifth generation cattle rancher. He wants to return to his roots, hoping he’ll be elected agriculture commissioner in November. For Scott Maddox, technically running for the same office, the goal is a bit different. The …

Peanut Inspection Report Troubles

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

While the reports are not coming in like normal, Tyron Spearman was able to get a hold of one and thus has the latest information concerning peanut inspections of the crop thus far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Research to Lower Peanut Seed Cost

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Seed cost for peanut growers is about 20% and so Marshall Lamb with the National Peanut Lab said they have research underway to help growers control that cost a bit better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NAEDA endorses AG CONNECT Expo 2011

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Peanuts, Soybeans

The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) has endorsed AG CONNECT Expo for the second consecutive year. The 2011 AG CONNECT Expo, a world-class trade show, is slated for January 8-10, 2011 (Preview Day January 7 by special admission) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. AG CONNECT Expo is the international agricultural event owned and produced by …