Despite the Renewable Fuels Standard being under fire for much of 2012, it did survive relatively unscathed, but that may not be the end of the story as USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report regarding the fact that the RFS may get more attention by lawmakers in 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Still Working in Washington & Trying to Sell More Peanuts
While members of Congress are still working to avoid a fiscal cliff, many in agriculture wonder if they will get a new farm bill put together as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information of how some in the peanut industry have spent time across seas trying to promote U.S. peanuts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
Clean Water
The Clean Water Act turns 40. Everett Griner discusses the problems we still have, just not as bad as it used to be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Ag Innovations Have Had Significant Impact on US Economy
It is the time of year when many people pause and reflect on the last 12 months, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack took it one step further has he reflects on the innovations to agriculture over the last thirty years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Census of Ag Forms to be in the Mail Very Soon
It is time for the Census of Agriculture and Alabama Director of the National Agriculture Statistics Services Bill Weaver says farmers can expect to see the forms very soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Overall Food Prices Flat for 2012, but Plenty of Movement Within Categories
USDA Economist Ricky Volpe takes one last look at food prices for 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Researching Energy Grass in Southeast & Frustration with No Farm Bill
Research has been underway to get more energy grass growing across the Southeast as Tyron Spearman has that story along with how even those serving on the ag committee are becoming frustrated with the fact we still don’t have a farm bill. Grass: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
President on EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson’s Announcement to Leave
Here’s a release from the White House: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 2012 Statement by the President on EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson’s Announcement that She Will Leave the Administration Early Next Year Over the last four years, Lisa Jackson has shown an unwavering commitment to the health of our families and our children. Under her leadership, the EPA has taken …
Sandy Winds
As it is in most storms. There is one area not discussed in the news…farm losses. Everett Griner tells us of the affect Sandy had on crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
New Farm Policy Still in Question
There are many who feel getting a fiscal cliff bill together before the end of the year is unlikely and some dealing with the farm bill know they must move on. But Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, said there are still some differences between the House and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …