GA Peanut Tour Gives a Glimpse of all Aspects of Peanut Production

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

The 2010 Georgia Peanut Tour has wrapped up and UGA Extension plant pathologist, Bob Kemerait, says attendees got to see several aspects of the peanut industry during the 24th annual event, including buying, processing, and shelling, as well as the current state of the peanut crop in local fields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Special New Grower Assistance Programs will Help SE Farmers

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

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced some new assistance programs for segments of agriculture that may not have been as protected under Farm Bill disaster programs. Assistance for Field Crops: Download Audio Assistance for Aquaculture Producers Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Digging Peanuts in Dry Conditions

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

We talked earlier this week about how dry many peanut fields are right now as some growers begin to dig, and while at this week’s Georgia Peanut Tour, Dr. John Beasley with the University of Georgia said while there has been little if any rainfall in most areas lately there are reports of some pretty decent looking peanuts elsewhere. Download …

Crop Disaster Assistance Still Being Worked Out

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

The Department of Agriculture has come up with approximately 550 million dollars to compensate producers who suffered weather-related crop losses in 2009, which is a little more than one-third of the 1.5 billion dollars Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln has been seeking. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

FL Expanding BioFuels Market

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Peanuts

Workshops concerning the expansion the U.S. biofuels market are being held across Florida as Bill Vasden Jr., Chairman of the Florida Feedstock Growers Association, said these could create new revenue opportunities for many growers. Download Audio To learn more go to FloridaFeedstockGrowers.com Click below for a schedule of the upcoming meetings… Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Dry Fields Hurting Peanut Harvest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Dry conditions are making things tough for some when it comes to peanut harvest, as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest crop condition numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NACD Joins with Other Groups to Support Estate Tax Reform

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sept. 15, 2010—The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is joining forces with agriculture production and environmental advocacy groups in support of the Family Farm Estate Tax Deferral Act of 2010 (S.3664). The Act, sponsored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), would exempt family farms and ranches from the estate tax, and update existing estate tax incentives for voluntary, permanent …

FFB Encourages Growers to Ask Questions at Biofuel Meetings

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops

Assistant Director with the Florida Farm Bureau, Andrew Walmsley, encourages growers to actively attend the “Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels” townhall meetings currently being held throughout the state. Download Audio The next meeting will be held Friday, September 17, 2010 at the Florida Farm Bureau State office in Gainesville. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Cotton Board Still Focusing on Core Objectives with a Lower Budget

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Due to the recent difficult times here in the cotton industry, budgets are lower in 2010, but President and CEO of Cotton Incorporated, Berrye Worsham, says they continue to focus on key issues affecting growers and the industry as a whole. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Packing a Healthy School Lunch

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Now that school is officially in session, one important element to remember is ensuring that kids get a healthy lunch to fuel their busy day. And in these three reports, nutrition expert, Tammy Roberts, gives some key tips for those packing school lunches. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …