U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston Talks to Cotton Growers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Cotton, Georgia, Livestock

One speaker at the Georgia Cotton Conference today was U.S. Representative Jack Kingston of Georgia. Afterwards he talked with me about a few topics concerning agriculture, with one of course being the farm bill.  Report (5:00 mp3)  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Grazing Management is Important

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resouces Conservation Service in Alabama has information to help livestock producers with grazing management to help make better use of grass that’s available.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Propane for Poultry Houses

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Poultry

As the International Poultry Expo gets underway this week in Atlanta, the Propane Education and Research Council is turning up the heat on a hot product for poultry producers. Find out more at agpropane.com. Report (1:30 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

FDA Approves Food from Cloned Animals

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

The Food & Drug Administration has approved the sale of meat and milk from cloned animals, but USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight says it may be quite a while before we actually see these products in grocery stores.  Report (1:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Debate Over Cloned Livestock

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The debate over cloned livestock is back in the news again as some worry that FDA may approve the sale of meat and milk from those animals.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Ag Census Provides Valuable Information

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

As a producer you should of received your Ag Census form in the mail, and you are urged to complete it and return it by the deadline.  Tyron Spearman tells us today just how important this census is.  Report (:45 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

Hog & Broiler Outlook

Randall Weiseman Pork, Poultry

Some wonder what hog and poultry prices will be like in 2008, so one economist looks at the numbers for both commodities.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Defining Naturally Raised Livestock

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

There is a considerable amount of confusion in the market place as to the true definition of “naturally raised” livestock. So USDA has issued a proposed rule to help clear things up and are asking for comments.  Report (1:10 mp3) To see the proposed naturally raised livestock rule, click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Premise Registrations Rise as Budget is Cut

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The number of premise registrations across the U.S. continues to rise as Congress is looking to possibly cut the budget for the National Animal Identification System.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

No Room for Packer Ownership Ban in Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

John Queen, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says when it comes to the farm bill there is no room for a ban on packer ownership of cattle.  Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024