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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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. …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day to feature Energy Crops

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

The Sunbelt Ag Expo will hold it’s Field Day on Thursday, July 8, 2010. And Executive Director Chip Blalock, says that in addition to the tradition row crops they have expanded their forage and grass research to include potential energy grasses. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Farmer Stress

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

Stress is a growing problem for farmers. Why? Everett Griner has done some research and talks about it today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Signup Date for AL NRCS Ag Energy Audits Approaching

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Livestock, Soybeans, USDA-NRCS

Alabama Resource Conservationist John Curtis says the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants producers to be award of a new initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Download Audio Signups for the Ag Energy Audits are continuous but there is an upcoming batching date of May 21, 2010. …

2009 was a Record Year for GA Cotton Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

The 2009 cotton season may have been a challenging one, but when all things were said and done, Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says it was also a record setting one for Georgia growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Hearings Coming to the Southeast

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

Southeastern producers will get their first opportunity to address concerns about the 2012 Farm Bill during farm policy hearings that have been scheduled in our area. Click here for exact times and locations as well as live video coverage and a public comment area. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …