Timely Rains Gave the Southeast Record Yields in 2012

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

The big story in 2012 was the severe drought that resulted in significant drops in production and yields for many crops in parts of the U.S. But USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says despite the fact that the southeast had their drought issues as well, much of our area saw record yields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Sunbelt Farm Manager Very Pleased with 2012 Crops

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

Michael Chafin, farm manager of the Sunbelt Ag Expo’s Research Farm, said 2012 was a real good year for the major crops they grow there as he looks at how each one ended up yield-wise. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Vital Role of Bees

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On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the vital role honey bees play in pollinating Florida agricultural crops and helping to put food on our tables. More information is available online by clicking on Honey Bees. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

FL NRCS Acting State Conservationist Committs to Continue Good Work

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

Roney Gutierrez is the acting state conservationist for FL NRCS, and says that during his tenure he will ensure that the good relationships and partnerships established between the agency and its partners will continue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL NRCS Encourages Farmers to Protect Their Crop & Water with AWEP

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

John Curtis, resource conservationist for the AL Natural Resources Conservation Service, wants to remind producers that NRCS can assist them in upgrading their existing irrigation to be more efficient through AWEP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia Peanut Show Hi-lights

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

The 37th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference held yesterday in Tifton saw a big crowd as growers and others in the peanut industry enjoyed the large trade show, took part in various seminars, and saw various awards handed out by the Georgia Peanut Commission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Fontelis offers Broad-Spectrum Protection for Peanut Growers

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

Gary Veal, retail account manager for DuPont Crop Protection, talked with many peanut growers at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show and one of his main topics was their product Fontelis. Download Audio For more information about Fontelis go to the DuPont Crop Protection website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Committees Set in Week One of GA 2013 Legislative Session

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Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar gives us a quick overview of the first week of Georgia’s 2013 legislative session, as well as the details regarding the council’s upcoming annual meeting and legislative breakfast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024