Georgia Commodities to be Highlighted at Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Peanuts

Many of Georgia’s agricultural commodities will be among the 1200 exhibitors at next weeks Sunbelt Ag Expo, October 19-21, 2010. And Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman, Armond Morris, encourages attendees to stop by all of the commodity displays as well as participate in the farm tours in order to see many of Georgia’s crops in the fields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat …

Concerns Over EPA’s E-15 Ethanol Decision

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

While most everyone is familiar with the current 10% ethanol blend already approved for all vehicles in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency announced this week they’ve decided now to allow 15% ethanol blends for 2007 and later model vehicles. While some in agriculture are pleased with this step towards strengthening America’s commitment to home-grown energy, most in the livestock …

Peanut Supply Disappearance & Trying to Sell More Peanuts

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

With peanut harvest right at the midway point, Tyron Spearman looks at the latest supply disappearance numbers along with telling us why visitors from Mexico are here in the Southeast, and he has a reminder about a big event coming up next week. Supply: Download Audio Mexico: Download Audio Sunbelt: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 …