NCC has Several Concerns Regarding Changes to Clean Water Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, General, Georgia

America’s Commitment to Clean Water Act has been introduced in the house, and would change the scope of the current Clean Water Act by removing the word navigable. Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, says the bill is causing a great deal of concern in the ag community. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

TIP to Help Retiring Farmers Transition their Land to Beginning Farmers

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

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced the Transition Incentives Program (TIP) – a new program under the Conservation Title of the 2008 Farm Bill – to encourage retired or retiring owners or operators to transition their land to beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Vilsack Looking Ahead to 2012 Farm Bill

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

The House Agriculture Committee is getting a jump start on the 2012 Farm Bill with hearings being held across the country, And U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is looking ahead to what he would like to see in the legislation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Growers Urged to Use Peanut and Soybean Inoculants

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

Due to heavy rainfalls over the past few months Glen Wiggins, Regional Sales Manager for Becker Underwood, said they are urging growers to not overlook a critical input when it comes to soybean and peanut acreage this year. Download Audio To learn more visit their website at beckerunderwood.com Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Have a Snicker

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanut sales should boost crop prospects. Everett Griner explains just why this is so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast Hosting 2012 Farm Bill Hearings

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

Various agricultural groups and producers will be involved in two farm bill hearings being held in the Southeast this Friday and Saturday, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FFB Urges Producers to Contact Gov about Pending Bills

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The Florida Farm Bureau has sent out an FBACT Action Alert to encourae their members to contact Governor Charlie Crist in support of the Greenbelt Legislation and the General Ag Bill. Both bills must both be signed by Saturday, May 15 in order for them to become law. Click here for more details on the legislation and to take action. …