COOL Comment Request

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened the comment period for mandatory country of origin labeling of beef, lamb, pork, perishable agricultural commodities, and peanuts. More information can be found 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

Algae for Energy

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Algae may not look like much more than green slime to most people, but Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says it could be a future energy source. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Conservation Planning

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Planning is the first step to conservation, according to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation service in Alabama. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pollinator Stamps

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

Last week was National Pollinators Week, and Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns capped off the commemoration on Friday with the introduction of a series of pollinator stamps. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Immigration Reform Failure Disappoints Farm Bureau

Randall Weiseman General

American Farm Bureau is expressing disappointment with the failure of immigration reform in the senate. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Suwannee River Partners CARE

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Forty-six farmers and ranchers were recognized for their outstanding natural resource stewardship during the 7th Annual CARES dinner held recently at the Stansel farm in Suwannee County. CARES was initiated by Florida Farm Bureau and the Suwannee River Partnership to highlight efforts made by farm owners who exemplify superior management of natural resources in the Suwannee River Basin. Report (1:30 …

Sunbelt Prepares for Field Day

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

Like many fields this season, it’s been a struggle to keep the amount of water needed for the crops at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, but things are ready to go for their annual Field Day event coming up Tuesday. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Citrus Recipes for the 4th of July

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

Try these great recipes, Paradise Island, Grilled Grapefruit, Florida Sunshine Shake, and Citrus-ade for your 4th of July celebration. Find more on the Florida Department of Citrus website . Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Drought Slowly Worsens in Georgia

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Despite seeing some good rains back in June across parts of Georgia, the state as whole, is seeing drought conditions slowly worsen.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Parts of Southeast Still Dry

Randall Weiseman General

Some areas of been seeing some decent rains as of late, but not all of the Southeast has been quite as fortunate.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024