Alabama Food Products Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Governor Bob Riley has declared October as “Alabama Food Products Month” – a time to enjoy many of the delicious food products created and produced here in Alabama. More than 75 Alabama companies are participating in the month’s promotions, displaying special window signs highlighting Alabama Food Products month and featuring “Buy Alabama’s Best” shelf tags to identify Alabama products throughout …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the “Fresh from Florida” online store. To access the store’s web site, visit the company promo store here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Delays

Randall Weiseman General

Markup of the Senate Farm Bill has been delayed again. The senate ag committee was scheduled to mark up the bill on Thursday, but chairman Tom Harkin postponed the action at the last minute, citing Senate scheduling difficulties. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Irvin on Water Plan

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

At a meeting on Georgia’s proposed statewide water plan this week, Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin stressed the need for agriculture to have a strong voice in the development of the plan. 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 Ag Education Expecting Budget Cuts

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Legislature started their special session Wednesday to figure out where money will come from to fill the budget shortfall. And ag education in Florida is just one of the areas anticipating cuts.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Senate to Hold Tax Mark-up Session

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Thursday will be a day some action will take place in the Senate concerning a new farm bill. Tyron Spearman has the latest.  Report (1:05 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Issues CRP Rental Payments

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Some $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program rental payments will soon be going out.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Sparks Named New NASDA President-Elect

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Ron Sparks, Alabama’s Agriculture & Industries Commissioner has been named President-Elect of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Promoting Food Products Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

October is Food Products Month in Alabama, and all residents are encouraged to support products created and produced in Alabama.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Offers New Equine Tag

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

Horse lovers in Georgia are being encouraged to purchase a new license tag to help the equine industry.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024