Ag in Review for the Week of February 11, 2013

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Crop Insurance Praised, Need for Specialty Crop Coverage Highlighted

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

During a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing, the success of the current crop insurance program was praised, all while the need for greater coverage for specialty crops was brought to the forefront. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

North FL Producers Encouraged to Visit with NRCS About GoMI

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has announced a batching date for an exciting initiative for producers in the Escambia River or Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds. FL NRCS District Conservationist for Escambia County Joshua McElhaney gives us more details on the Gulf of Mexico Initiative (GoMI). Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Fertilizer Bill Making its Way Through the GA House

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Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says House Bill 304, known as the fertilizer bill, has been introduced and is being carried by House Ag Chairman Tom McCall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Producers Should be Careful Not to Take Advantage of GATE Program

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Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black challenges farm families to be responsible when using the Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL HB 203 Would Reduce Red Tape for Operations Inside City Limits

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

March 5th may be the official start to Florida’s 2013 Legislative Session, but lawmakers are already hard at work as Representative Halsey Bashears explains one bill designed to aid FL farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Heavy Rains Have Soaked the Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Weather

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the heavy rains that have soaked the southeast could cause some flooding on agricultural land and delay spring planting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Bee College 2013

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The state’s biggest educational event for honey bee hobbyists, professionals and anyone interested in honey bees — Bee College — is back for a sixth year, University of Florida officials announced this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024