Soybean Checkoff Investigation

Randall Weiseman Soybeans

The American Soybean Association has asked the Inspector General to investigate the National Soybean Checkoff Program. John Hoffman, association president, says the American Soybean Association believes the checkoff is a tremendously important tool – but needs to get to the bottom of the allegations so the industry can move forward with a good national checkoff with a high degree of …

MANA Helping Growers Cut Costs

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

Current economic conditions are making management and input decisions on the farm tough but according to Brian Ahrens, Northern Regional Manager for MANA, they can help. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

LibertyLink Soybeans to Debut in 2009

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Soybeans

You may be familiar with Liberty Link Corn, Cotton and Conola, but Bayer AgriScience Communication Manager, Arlene Cotie, says its time to get ready for Soybeans. The product will be debuting in 2009 and giving farmers a new option. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Crop Update

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

Today Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with not only peanut harvest, but with a few other crops too. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Theft Deterrents for Irrigation Systems

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Peanuts, Soybeans

Farm theft has been on the increase lately and one of the targets has been copper in irrigation systems, so Valmont Irrigation has been developing some theft deterrents. Product Application Manager for Valmont Industries, Scott Mauseth, talks about how this new technology can help protect your equipment. Listen to report: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Watching Commodity Prices Fall

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

As the stock market continues to fall, so do commodity prices as Tyron Spearman reports many farmers are already wondering how this will affect what they plant next year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Sunbelt Expo Underway Today

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans

The 31st Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off today in Moultrie, Georgia as there will be exhibits and events that most anyone will enjoy during the 3-day event. Sunbelt’s Executive Director Chip Blalock invites everyone to attend. To learn more about this years event, click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

USDA: U S Economic Woes Drag Down Commodity Markets Too

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Soybeans

In this feature, USDA radio’s Gary Crawford reports on how the woes in the overall economy are also creating downward pressure in commodity markets across the board. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

ASA Applauds Senate Passage of Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension

Randall Weiseman Energy, Soybeans

The American Soybean Association (ASA) applauds the United States Senate for passage of the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. The bill includes a one year extension of the biodiesel tax credit, which is a top priority for the ASA and the nation’s soybean farmers. The biodiesel tax credit was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2008. The …