Reaction to House Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Reaction from agricultural groups to the farm bill passed by the House last week has been overwhelmingly positive. From the National Cotton Council: Report (1:00 mp3) From the Georgia Cotton Commission: Report (1:00 mp3) From the specialty crop interests: Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) From Florida Farm Bureau: Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR …

Bio-Energy Conference Coming to Tifton

Randall Weiseman Energy, Georgia

Tyron Spearman has information about a Bio-Energy Conference that will be held this week in Tifton, Ga.  Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GBB Updates National Programs

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Georgia Beef Board’s Julie Watson says their recent trip to Denver was a good one in getting updates concerning the national beef checkoff programs and how to implement certain ones in the state.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Fewer Dollars for Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

As producers are meeting in Denver this week for the Cattle Industry Summer Conference, plans are being made on how to use beef checkoff dollars for next year. CBB CEO Tom Ramey said there are going to be less dollars to work with this year.  Report (1:30 mp3) Our good friend Chuck Zimmerman with ZimmComm has been in Denver this week providing web coverage …

Farm Bill Keeping Cotton Groups Busy

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Work on the 2007 Farm Bill will mean more trips to Washington DC this year for cotton industry representatives. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton Progress Slow

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia cotton crop is in better condition but continues to be well behind schedule. Georgia Cotton Commission chairman Louie Perry comments. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Deciding How to Use Beef Checkoff Dollars

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The Cattle Industry Summer Conference is underway in Denver as meetings are taking place throughout the week to decide how beef checkoff dollars will be spent in the next year.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Premises Registrations Increase

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Pork, Poultry

The number of premises registrations in Georgia continue to rise.  Report (:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southern Cotton Growers Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Georgia

The mid-year meeting of the Southern Cotton Growers focused on the 2007 Farm Bill. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Junior Cattlemen Field Day is July 18th

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

The Junior Cattlemen’s Association in Georgia is holding a big Field Day event for youth across the state. It will take place next Wednesday, July 18th, in Perry.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024