Key Congressman Not Optimistic About Farm Bill Passing in 2012

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

U.S. House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Jack Kingston is rather skeptical on the chances of passing the farm bill this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Bayer Products for White Mold Control in Peanuts

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

Peanut growers across the Southeast are always looking for good control measures for white mold, and Bayer CropScience has a product called Proline that Georgia crop consultant Mark Mitchell used in a plot last year. And so did Nick Dufault, Extension Specialist with the University of Florida, who said early season spraying of Proline had an effect on white mold. …

NRCS Reminds Producers About 2nd Organic Initiative Signup

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

The Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind farmers and ranchers interested in organic production about their second batching date for the Organic Initiative coming up March 30, 2012. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Ag Groups Say U.S. Agriculture Would be Gravely Harmed by LightSquared’s Plans

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

March 14, 2012… Washington, D.C… In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) International Bureau, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and other organizations representing farmers and agribusinesses in all 50 states today declared that “high-precision GPS technology is vitally important to American agriculture, and would be gravely harmed by LightSquared’s plans.” Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR …

USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent Tornadoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced comprehensive outreach efforts are underway to assess damage and assist rural Midwest and Southern communities in the wake of recent deadly storms. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Growers Encouraged to Attend 2012 Farm Bill Hearings

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss will hold two Farm Bill forums on Friday, March 16th to discuss the Farm Bill process and to listen to farmers from across the state. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Congressman Hopes to Bring Farmer’s Concerns Back to DC

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

During U.S. Congressman Allen West’s recent visit with farmers back home in Florida, he noted that he hopes that some of agriculture’s longstanding issues can be solved soon. Download Audio For the complete interview and story click here. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Price and Loan Update & Chambliss Attending Farm Bill Forums

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

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut price and loan numbers along with a reminder about a couple of farm bill hearings that will take place this Friday in Georgia. 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

The Cotton Board Holds March Meeting

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

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – The Cotton Board recently held its March Board Meeting in Austin, TX. The purpose of the meeting was to allow The Cotton Board to review Cotton Incorporated’s plan for 2013 and develop strategic recommendations. The meeting was well attended by both producer and importer board members. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Recognizing our Farmers and Ranchers Beyond a Day or Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

It depends on who you talk to and what calendar you check for when you should officially celebrate Agriculture Week. But truth be told we shouldn’t wait on somebody or something to tell us to honor all the men and women who provide us with food, fiber, shelter and energy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR …