Ag Secretary Vilsack’s Wish for 2012

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

As we kick off a new year it is time to get rejuvenated, make New Year Resolutions and to start anew, and the following reports have some details regarding a few of Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s wishes for 2012. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Agritourism Event Coming Up & USDA Counts Will Continue

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

Tyron Spearman today has a reminder about an agritourism event coming up next week along with a followup concerning earlier news that USDA was going to cut back on the number of ag surveys they do each year. Agritourism: Download Audio Count: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

Choosing Peanut Varieties for 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

University of Florida peanut specialist Dr. Barry Tillman said they did a lot of testing with the various varieties this year and has a few suggestions when it comes to choosing the right ones for your operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL H2-A Workers to See 4 Cent Increase – GA Will Jump by 27 Cents

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The newly announced minimum hourly wage rates for H-2A workers will require Florida and Georgia growers to increase their wages. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Congress has Joined Fight to Stop Youth Farm Labor Restrictions

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In response to the U.S. Department of Labor pushing to restrict the ability of youth to do farm work, legislation has been introduced in Congress with more expected to come. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton Industry Still Working to Overcome Loss of Temik

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Cotton producers were faced with an abrupt departure of a key pesticide in 2011, but Kater Hake with Cotton Incorporated says fortunately they have been able to deal with the loss through a strong and successful emphasis on research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Peanuts Still Being Graded

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

As of this past week, peanuts were still being graded as Tyron Spearman gives us the latest count from this year’s crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024