First Hearing Held on 2012 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The House Agriculture Committee today held the first hearing to discuss U.S. agriculture policy in advance of the 2010 Farm Bill. Download Audio Written testimony provided by Secretary Vilsack is available on the House Committee website Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA to Hold Beef 101 Class

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board will be conducting another Beef 101 course next week, as Ashley Hughes says it’s a chance for them to further educate those in the food service industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

After 40 Years, CI Continuing Research and Promotion Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

2010 marks 40 years that Cotton Incorporated has been conducting research and promotion programs to increase the demand for and profitability of cotton. And President and CEO, Berrye Worsham, says that even with a reduced budget they are finding ways to continue their efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Researchers Looking to Native Pollinators

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

With colony collapse disorder continuing to plague commercial beekeepers in many parts of the country, experts are now beginning to study whether native pollinators can supply the insect pollination needed to form many fruits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GCC Helping Producers Through their Research Efforts

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission executive director, Richey Seaton, says they are putting a lot of effort into their research program to help their producers battle production challenges, such as the resistant palmer amaranth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

A T-Shirt of Armor

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

According to scientist, your everyday t-shirt could be converted into wearable armor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Contracts to Discussions on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman talks about peanut contracts, the 2012 Farm Bill, and has information about awards recently handed out for new peanut recipes. Contracts: Download Audio Awards: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024