Stronger Risk Management Sought in 2012 Farm Law

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Cotton Council looks forward to working with the House Agriculture Committee on development of a 2012 farm bill that effectively meets U.S. cotton producers’ risk management needs. NCC Chairman Chuck Coley, in testimony before that Committee’s General Farm Commodities & Risk Management Subcommittee here today, emphasized that Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR …

Peanut Price Drops

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

The posted price for peanuts actually fell this week and Tyron Spearman looks at that and other pricing information as peanut seed continues to go in the ground. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Over Half of Peanut Crop Now Planted

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman looks at where peanut planting across the Southeast stands at this time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Statement from Ag Secretary on U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement

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

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement about the U.S-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, or Colombia TPA, which enters into force today. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama NRCS Celebrating 150th Anniversary of USDA

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

People across the country are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Department of Agriculture today including Dr. William Puckett, State Conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Land Grant Universities Have New Role in Global Food Aid

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

Groups working in global food aid and assistance have reached out to land grant universities and extension to boost efforts. USDA’s Rod Bain has the report with Under Secretary Michael Scuse. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton Farmers Could See a Major Price Drop

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

A big buildup in U.S. cotton stocks over the next year could bring on some much lower prices. USDA’s Gary Crawford has the report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Butter for Breakfast Campaign

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board is promoting peanut butter for breakfast as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024