Another Great Show for Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman General

The 30th Anniversary of the Sunbelt Ag Expo is now history, as Tyron Spearman caught up with Expo Director Chip Blalock to look back at how things went during the 3-day event this year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Sparks Looking for More Disaster Aid

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

Some disaster aid was put together to help Alabama farmers but the continuing drought has Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks looking to find even more to help farmers across the state.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Sunbelt Ag Expo Ends Today

Randall Weiseman General

Today is the last day for the Sunbelt Ag Expo’s 30th anniversary show in Moultrie, Ga. as Tyron Spearman takes a look at some of the events which many people have enjoyed thus far.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Fruit Set & Tree Numbers Influence Forecast

Gary Cooper Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General

In this report, Citrus Statistics Administrator Bob Terry with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service explains the main to factors influencing this year’s October Citrus Crop Forecast. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Valley Irrigation Helping with Water Management

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General

While the drought continues to be on many minds here in the Southeast, water is needed for our crops. And that’s where Valley Irrigation can help as new technologies can manage watering needs for most any type of field. I talked with Will Sheets about how Valley can help with your operation.  Report (4:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture …

Ga Propane Gas Association at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

The Georgia Propane Gas Association building is another place many people stop by to see the latest in propane innovations. I talked with Mark Dmochowski about some of those and how they could be incorporated on the farm. Report (4:10 mp3) Also this morning, our Southeast AgNet affiliate in Moultrie, WMTM, was here to do a live broadcast letting listeners …

Sunbelt Farmers of the Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Sunbelt Ag Expo is underway in Moultrie, Georgia. Randall Weiseman was on hand yesterday for the opening day luncheon and the Southeastern Farmer of the Year announcement. The winner was Bill Cameron, Jr. of Raiford, North Carolina. Report (:40 mp3) The farmers of the year in the Southeast Agnet listening area were Billy Gilley from Holly Pond, Alabama; Bud Adams, …

Specialty Crop Research Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service has awarded more than $4.7 million in grants to 13 universities and research laboratories for tomato and potato specialty crops genetic research to help improved fruit quality, yield, stress tolerance and disease resistance. Among the grants is nearly $399,000 for the University of Florida. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Opens Today

Randall Weiseman General

The 3oth annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition opens in Moultrie, Ga. and Tyron Spearman runs down some of the events planned for today.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL FB President’s First Convention

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick has been presiding over his first convention as the head of the organization. He talked with Erin Freel Best about the convention and his first year as president of the state’s largest general farm organization. Listen to her interview here. Report (4:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …