Peanut Board Hires New President and CEO

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board has announced they’ve hired a new President and CEO as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Here is the release from the National Peanut Board: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Keeping RFS in Place Important for Next Generation Biofuels

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

Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, says that EPA’s decision to reject a request to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard is important for the development of next generation biofuels Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast Farmer May Plant More Corn and Soybeans Next Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

In the past, corn and soybean prices were not always all that attractive to Southeast farmers and thus many made the decision to plant mostly cotton and peanuts. But a Florida farmer told us things have changed again and he is seriously looking at a few more acres of both corn and soybeans next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

Various Reactions to EPA Decision on RFS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Many livestock groups were not pleased with last week’s announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that they would not grant a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard, but on the other hand, the Renewable Fuels Association was happy with the decision. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

Pumpkin Pie

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner lets us know about a new world record for the pumpkin, and just about how many pies it will make. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

EPA Keeps Renewable Fuels Levels in Place After Considering State Requests

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

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the agency has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The decision is based on economic analyses and modeling done in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). …

Upcoming Conference May Help Cotton Farmers in Sustainability Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Sustainability is a huge movement here lately and according to Georgia cotton grower Lee Cromley, growers can get help in developing sustainable systems by attending the 2013 Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference in Baton Rouge, LA, January 31-February 1, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Pioneer Has Soybean Options for Southeast Growers

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

Some peanut and cotton acres next year could see soybeans instead and Don Schafer, Senior Marketing Manager for DuPont Pioneer, wants Southeast growers to know they have varieties to fit your needs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Drought Effects Starting to Show up in Food Prices

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

USDA Economist Ephraim Leibtag explains how drought impacts on commodity and feed costs are making their way into the retail sector and what consumers pay for food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast Peanut Story in NY Times

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

The New York Times recently ran a story about growing peanuts here in the Southeast as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024