Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding Shirley Sherrod

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

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in response to his conversation with Shirley Sherrod: “Today, I reached out to Shirley Sherrod to apologize. I also told her I was sorry for the pain this caused her and her family and friends. “I reacted too quickly. I should have taken the time to …

Unlocking Genetic Clues to Improve the Soybean

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Soybeans

Agricultural Research Service scientists are a step closer to unlocking genetic clues that may lead to packing more protein and oil into soybeans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Seeking Peanut Standards Board Nominations

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has information that USDA is looking to fill vacancies on the peanut standards board. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Senate Holding Farm Bill Hearing Today

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

The Senate is holding another hearing concerning the farm bill today as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Portal Gives Cotton Producers Targeted Conservation Program Info

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

The National Cotton Council has created Conservation in Cotton Production, a web portal designed to provide cotton producers targeted conservation program information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Supply Outlook

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest information concerning peanut supplies and how the numbers look for this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Estate Taxes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Today Everett Griner talks about just how vulnerable farmers are to the present laws. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Get Gypsum on those Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

University of Georgia Extension Soil Scientist Dr. Glen Harris says you need to keep the calcium levels up in your peanut fields, and thus if you don’t have your gypsum out yet, in most cases it’s still not too late. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …