Send in the Clones

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

Last week’s ruling by the Food and Drug Administration declaring that food from cloned animals is safe has been generating lots of discussion in the media about whether consumers will accept it. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Diagnostic Labs Tops in Country

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Livestock

This past year saw the opening and groundbreaking of more new diagnostic labs in Alabama. Something that Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks is proud of.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Steady in the Hog Sector

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Not much change in hog inventories across the country.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Continues to Look at Garrett Coliseum

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Livestock

A transformation of Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery is still a goal of the state’s Commissioner of Agriculture.  Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

High Price & Demand for Corn

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Livestock

Rising corn prices are a result of a tug-and-pull among various industries right now.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Meat Agreement with China

Randall Weiseman Livestock

China has agreed to a new agreement to accept pork & poultry shipments from the U.S.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Meatpacking Raids Bring Concerns

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Some worry the recent raids to meatpacking/slaughter houses could happen again and thus affect the overall market.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia Ag Commissioner on Avian Flu

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Poultry

Georgia’s commissioner of agriculture is confident that the state’s poultry producers are prepared and have safeguards in place to protect against avian influenza. But Commissioner Tommy Irvin says the problem is wild birds and backyard flocks. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia Avian Flu Briefing

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Poultry

Georgia agriculture officials held a briefing this week in Gainesville on Avian Influenza. State veterinarian Dr. Lee Myers talked with Southeast Agnet’s Lee McCoy about what the state is doing to protect the poultry industry from the disease. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

INS Raids Swift Slaughter Plants

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Cattle prices were affected some today after 6 Swift and Company slaughter/processing plants were raided by INS officials.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024