Ag Connect Expo Offers Lots to See

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

AG CONNECT Expo is officially underway here in Atlanta as many folks have already been through to see the various equipment exhibits and take part in the educational seminars. I had a chance to catch up with Charlie O’Brien, Vice President of Ag Services for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, as we talked about what this show is all about. …

Rising Feed and Input Prices for 2011

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

While farmers are coming off a year of record incomes and export sales, the outlook for 2011 may be a bit different, especially for livestock producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GBB to Attend AFBF Meeting

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The annual American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting kicks off in Atlanta this weekend and Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board said they will have a booth there to help promote Georgia beef to all the attendees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Producers Can Get BQA Certified on Line

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Yesterday we had information about the BQA certification process and how a producer from Florida encourages everyone to go through it. Well today George Kempfer, who is also the Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, wants Florida producers to know they can go to floridacattlemen.org and go through the certification process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

ACA Pleased with 2010 Legislative Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The regular session for the Alabama Legislature kicks off in less than two months but before it all begins Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association looks back at the 2010 sessions and how they were good for agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

NRCS Reminds Producers About Upcoming Sign Up Deadlines

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The following two reports are a quick reminder for producers that January 7, 2011 is the sign up deadline for 2011 funding for two popular Natural Resources Conservation Service programs, the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Longleaf Pine Initiative. Those interested should visit their local NRCS field office. AL-John Curtis: Download Audio FL-Carlos Suarez: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

FL Producer Says BQA Good for End Product

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

This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Florida cattle producer George Kempfer said being BQA certified helps to provide a good end product for the consumer. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Adam Putnam Sworn in as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

TALLAHASSEE — Today, at a ceremony held at Florida’s Old Capitol, Adam Putnam was sworn in as Florida’s eleventh Commissioner of Agriculture. The ceremony also featured the swearing in of Rick Scott as Governor, Jennifer Carroll as Lieutenant Governor, Pam Bondi as Attorney General and Jeff Atwater as Chief Financial Officer. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …