2012 Farm Bill Getting a Jump Start

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

With some of the major provisions of the last farm bill just now being implemented here in the last few months, some may think it to be a bit premature to already be starting the 2012 Farm Bill Hearings. But American Farm Bureau farm policy specialist, Tara Smith, says due to the multitude of challenges the bill is likely to …

GCC Excited About Continuing their Efforts for the Cotton Producer

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says thanks to the positive vote on the mandatory producer referendum, they will be able to continue their long standing efforts of working for the cotton producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS has AWEP Funding Available

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

John Curtis, Resource Conservationist with the Alabama NRCS, says they have funds available through the Agriculture Water Enhancement Program which focuses on improving water conditions on the land for farmers. Download Audio Sign-up deadline for these 2010 funds is April 30, 2010. For more information log on to the AL NRCS website. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR …

FFB Staying Active as FL Legislature Enters Final Weeks

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

With the Florida legislature now in it’s seventh week of a eight week session, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says they are keeping a close eye on all of the action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Vault Products for Peanut Growers

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

Becker Underwood has a lineup of peanut inoculants to help growers across the Southeast, as their Regional Manager Glen Wiggins explains. Download Audio To learn more visit their website at beckerunderwood.com Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GAC Concerned about Additional Budget Cuts to Ag Divisions

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the 2011 budget continues to be an issue as the senate has now cut an additional three percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Research Ongoing Regarding Effects of Pesticides on Bees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA bee researcher, Jeff Pettis, says there is a multitude of research going on regarding pesticides and their impact on bees and the still mysterious colony collapse disorder. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024