Agriculture is the Economic Engine in Florida

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock

The recent 2007 Agriculture Census shows that Florida Agriculture is up to $7.785 billion in economic worth to the state and Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson gives us the numbers to back it up. For more information on the ag census in Florida visit their website. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Alabama Agriculture Shows Impressive Increase

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Livestock

With the recent announcement of the 2007 Agriculture Census, Alabama was one of 39 states that showed an increase in farm numbers and Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says that even though the numbers are encouraging the work is far from done. For more information on the ag census in Alabama visit their website. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

FL Proposal to Cut Livestock News Service

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Both the Florida House and Senate Ag Committees have been meeting this week to look over what they will be discussing as one major issue is of course budget cuts. The House Agricultural and Natural Resources Appropriations Committee heard presentations this week, one of those from Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson, who has proposed cutting the state’s livestock reporting service. Southeast …

2008 Sees Strong Growth for Meat Exports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Results show excellent growth for both U.S. pork and beef exports in 2008, as pork achieved a 17th consecutive record-setting year of increased numbers. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said many factors drove this tremendous surge. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Purina Mills wins the Central Equine Relay at HITS Ocala

Randall Weiseman Equine

The popular Central Equine Relay crowned its winning team on Friday night at HITS Ocala when Team Purina Mills grabbed the blue ribbon under the lights in the Grand Prix Ring at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida. The winning team was comprised of Sergio Campos, Libby McKinney and Mariana Savage, and bested 11 other teams to win the …

Producers Invited to Seminar on Hazmat Safety

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Producers who live in Florida, Georgia, or Alabama and transport materials such as diesel fuel, gasoline, pesticides, or ammonium nitrate fertilizer across state lines are encouraged to attend a special seminar this Thursday, February 19th. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Aaron Vale wins the $50,000 Duggan Brothers Equipment Grand Prix

Randall Weiseman Equine

OCALA, FL (February 16, 2009)—The Ocala Winter Festival proved to be one heck of a week for Aaron Vale. The Grand Prix superstar not only won Sunday’s $50,000 Duggan Brothers Equipment Grand Prix aboard Joan Kalman’s Tarco, he also got engaged on Valentine’s Day to cap off the week at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

ACA Holds Annual Beef Cookoff Challenge

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Convention is well under way with the trade show, educational seminars and meetings highlighting various key note speakers. One event that always draws a big crowd is the Cookoff Challenge, sponsored by Southeast AgNet, featuring past, future and present leadership competing for bragging rights by cooking beef convenience products. Mike Dee and Karen Harrison won the …

Two for Tracy Magness!

Randall Weiseman Equine, Florida

OCALA, FL (February 13, 2009)—Tracy Magness rode Mr. and Mrs. John Bartko’s Tarco Van Ter Moude to her second Grand Prix victory of the circuit, taking the blue in the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix on Thursday at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

NCBA President on Cattlemen Pulling Together

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Gary Voogt of Michigan made a trip to the Southeast this week as he is attending the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Montgomery. He wants producers to know there are some new faces in NCBA’s Washington D.C. office. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …