ASTA – American Seed Trade Association Veggie/Flower Conference

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Farmers certainly know seeds are the basis from which all crops come, but there’s a lot more going into research and development of vegetable seeds nowadays than many farmers may realize. At the annual ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference this week in Scottsdale, AZ, top level seed company executives and marketers have again gathered to do business and learn …

Vilsack Hoping for Farm Bill Sooner Rather than Later

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

While the Farm Bill extension did allow for some programs to continue, some uncertainty remains. Which is why Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is hoping that Congressional leaders will not wait much longer to craft a comprehensive 5-Year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Statement from U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., released the following statement: “After much contemplation and reflection, I have decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2014. ‘This is a decision Julianne and I have thought through and prayed about for many weeks. I am Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Farm Bill Extension Allowing NRCS Programs to Continue in FL

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS acting state conservationist Roney Guiterrez says a lot of lingering questions regarding conservation funding have been answered thanks to the Farm Bill extension. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Dow AgroSciences Proud to be a Part of Successful Year for GA Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Georgia farmers had a good year in 2012 in all crops and Steve Brown, cotton development specialist for Dow AgroSciences, says when it came to the cotton yields, Phytogen varieties played a big role in the success of the state’s crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Peanuts are Good Substitute for Red Meat & China Buying Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

There is new information out showing how peanuts can be a good substitute for red meat, as Tyron Spearman has that story along with an update of why China is buying U.S. peanuts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

EQIP Funds to be Allocated to AL Farmers for 2013

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

Thanks to the Farm Bill extension, assistant state conservationist for AL NRCS, Steve Musser, says they are able to allocate and distribute funds for EQIP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline for Farmers

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

Due to the uncertainty regarding the Farm Bill, the IRS will move the tax filing deadline for those farmers who face a filing deadline of March 1st to April 15th this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024