Ag in Review for the Week of August 20, 2012

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, 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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Groups Want a Farm Bill Now

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

A variety of farm groups across the country have come together to let out leaders in Washington D.C. know they want a Farm Bill Now, as Tyron Spearman has the latest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Uncertainties Remain, but Conservation Title Expected to Remain Strong

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

As doubts and concerns regarding the completion of a Farm Bill before the September 30th deadline continue, NRCS Regional Conservationist Leonard Jordan says when it does happen, he feels confident that the conservation title will remain strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Cotton Producers Having Good Year Managing Pigweed

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Thanks to timely rains, GA Cotton producers have had a relatively good year in their efforts to manage pigweed, but Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says that it has all come at a cost. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama Agribusiness Council Honors Rep. Martha Roby with Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock

Prattville, AL, August 22, 2012- Members of the Alabama Agribusiness Council Board of Directors spent the morning with Rep. Martha Roby discussing various issues relating to Alabama agriculture. Board Members were given the opportunity to engage in an open discussion with Roby while representing different sectors of agriculture. Roby updated Board Members on the Farm Bill and her expectations for …

Peanut Price Slide Continues & Kids Get Peanut Snacks During Olympics

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Peanut prices continue their downward slide this week as Tyron Spearman has the latest figures along with information about peanut snacks given to children during the recent Olympic games. Price: Download Audio Snacks: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NASS Already Working on 2013 Census of Agriculture

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

It may still be August of 2012 but Jim Ewing with the Florida office of the National Ag Statistics Service says they are already gearing up for the 2013 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Now Coalition Urges Americans to Push for New Farm Bill

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

The newly formed Farm Bill Now Coalition, comprised of 39-ag organizations, is raising awareness for the need of a new, comprehensive, five-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024