Horse Slaughter Ban May be the Beginning

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concerned about the recent approval of the horse slaughter ban in the House.  Report (1:20 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA to Hold Pecan Field Day

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

Pecan growers are invited to an upcoming Field Day. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:20 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Farmers Market Grant

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has awarded 20 grants totaling $900,000 to establish, expand or promote local farmers markets, roadside stands, and similar agricultural ventures under the new Farmers Market Promotion Program. Over $63,000 of that was awarded to the Florida Association of Community Farmers Markets. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Advancing Renewable Energy Conference

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The US Departments of Energy and Agriculture are working together on a renewable energy conference to be held in St. Louis October 10-12. Find out more at AdvancingRenewableEnergy.gov. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Toddler Food Jags

Randall Weiseman General

If your toddler is stuck in a food rut, don’t worry too much. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

House Approves Horse Slaughter Ban

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives did vote to ban horse slaughter.  Report (1:10 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Farm Bureau Board Makes Nominations

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation State Board has nominated its candidates for president and vice president of the organization. At the August meeting the board selected John Hoblick as its nominee for president of Florida Farm Bureau. Hoblick is from Volusia County and is the current state board secretary. The board also chose FFB Vice President Rick Roth of Palm …

Chemtura Firestorm Registered

Randall Weiseman General

Firestormâ„¢ herbicide from Chemtura Corporation, has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for control of weeds and grasses, and as a harvest aid in more than 100 different crops, including alfalfa, corn cotton, potatoes, soybeans, fruit and nut trees, vines and vegetable crops. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

EPA Finds Pesticides Being Used Safely

Randall Weiseman General

The Environmental Protection Agency has just completed a 10-year review of 231 food-use pesticides authorized under the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act. Comments from Crop Life America spokesman Allen Noe. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Hispanic Honey Market

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The growing Hispanic population in this country represents a honey of a marketing opportunity. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024