More than One-Third of US Representatives Urge EPA to Waive Ethanol Mandate

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

Washington, D.C. – August 2, 2012 – As the worst drought in a half century continues, a bipartisan group of 156 members of Congress is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to act immediately to reduce the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) mandate to account for the severe anticipated corn shortage. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Peanut Price Drops Again & Farm Bill Extension Idea Dropped

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

This week the peanut posted price fell again as Tyron Spearman has the new figures along with an update on the latest information concerning work on the new farm bill. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Extension Will Not be Considered This Week

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

House leadership has pulled the measure that would have extended the 2008 Farm Bill for a year and provided disaster aid and will instead consider a separate disaster aid package. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Differing Opinions on Waiving RFS Mandate

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

Due to worsening drought conditions and expected much lower corn yields, a group of meat and poultry organizations have asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to waive the federal mandate for the production of corn ethanol. Of course there are two sides to this request as we first hear from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander and then in …

Farm Bill Extension Expected this Week

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

Tyron Spearman has the latest on discussions concerning action on a new farm bill in our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Cotton Research Efforts Helping to Keep Farmers Informed

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The GA Cotton Commission is continuing their research efforts, something that UGA Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris says is essential to keep our growers informed and up to date. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Laser Light Labeling Making its Mark on Citrus

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

After years of testing, permanent laser light labeling of citrus has been given federal approval. USDA’s Rod Bain reports with Dr. Ed Exteberria of the University of Florida CREC. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …