EPA and Atrazine: “The War on a Weed Killer”

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This came to us early this week from the Agriculture Committee Republican Press Office in the U S House of Representatives in WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues its attack on American farmers and ranchers. Most recently, the EPA has begun an assault on Atrazine, one of the oldest, most well-established agricultural chemicals on the market. Despite completing …

GAC Reflects on a Positive 2010 Session

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

As we wrap up our coverage of Georgia’s 2010 Legislative Session with the help of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says overall 2010 proved to be a positive session for Agriculture. Download Audio But Tolar says the work is never done as he explains what lies ahead for the coming year. Download Audio Sponsored …

Farm Bill Hearings Coming to the Southeast

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

Hearings concerning the 2012 Farm Bill have already begun as Tyron Spearman reports two dates for hearings have just been set for a couple of locations here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Hoping for Better Peanut Exports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Export numbers for U.S. peanuts are still not where many would like to see them as Tyron Spearman reports today on how many in the industry are hoping that will change. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Governor Proclaims Natural Resources Conservation Day

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

State Conservationist Carlos Suarez and District Conservationist Donna Hopwood celebrated April 27, 2010 as Natural Resources Conservation Day. As Florida Governor Charlie Crist marked the occasion with a signed proclamation in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

No Action on Estate Taxes

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Peanuts

Laws concerning the estate tax, or death tax as some know it, are still a major concern for many in agriculture as Tyron Spearman looks at what one group is hoping will happen with that issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Work Doesn’t End When Cotton Leaves the Field

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Cotton farmers work hard to produce a quality product for the consumer and Chair of the Cotton Board, Larkin Martin, says that when that product leaves the farm the hard work continues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024