Counties in Georgia and Neighboring States Declared as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 150 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to an ongoing drought and excessive heat that has damaged thousands of acres of crops. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Chambliss Applauds Drought Disaster Declaration

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s decision to declare 150 drought-stricken counties in Georgia disaster areas, as requested by Gov. Nathan Deal. Since April 2011, many parts of Georgia have experienced extreme weather conditions and suffered numerous crop losses. With the USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation, Georgia farmers will be able to apply for emergency …

Florida State Vet on Animal Traceability

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

When it comes to animal disease traceability, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has their proposed rule and Florida State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Holt reminds producers this is not set in stone yet as it’s only a proposed rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Pleased with Herdbuilder Sale

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Those involved with the 13th Annual Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale held in Uniontown, Alabama were excited how the cattle sold this year as I talked with Clarke County Extension Coordinator Kevan Tucker who gave me the final numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Frustration with FTA Delay Growing in Other Countries

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The frustration over the delay of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea is extending across our borders. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Producer on Success of the Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Ashby Green from High Springs, Florida said the value of that dollar per head sold has really dropped since the checkoff started, and thus it’s important for producers to continue supporting it. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. …

Florida Beef Council Ready for Veal Promotion

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Funding the Florida Beef Council recently received from the Federation of State Beef Councils will soon be put to use for a new veal promotion which Ashley Hughes said gets started September 15th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

ACA Pleased with Garrett Coliseum Agreement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Livestock

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Dr. Billy Powell is pleased with the recent agreement that allows events being planned for Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery to continue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Beef Board has Busy Summer

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Executive Director of the Georgia Beef Board, Josh White, said it was a busy summer for them and they have plenty more events coming up this fall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024