Georgia State Vet Update on Avian Influenza

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Back in January, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza in a few commercial turkey flocks in Indiana. And poultry producers across the country were once again warned about the possible outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. But Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb says other than those cases in Indiana almost three months …

USDA Reports Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant increase in the number of certified organic operations, continuing the trend of double digit growth in the organic sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Backyard Chicks

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

If this is the year you’re going to bring home those cute little fur babies and you’re just starting out, the first thing you should do is your homework. Cathy Isom gives us some hints on raising baby chicks to backyard chickens. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Farmers Reminded to Respond to the Certified Organic Survey

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The 2015 Certified Organic Survey is underway and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding farmers and ranchers that it’s not too late to respond. Jim Ewing, the Southern Regional Office Director for NASS, says the survey questionnaires have already been mailed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Challenges to Creating Insurance Product for Poultry Growers

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Poultry

USDA’s top Risk Management official says there are hurdles to overcome to create an insurance that covers catastrophic disease in poultry flocks. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Animal Ag Continues to Add Meat to National Economy

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans

A new soy-checkoff-funded study, notes that the animals that feed us are also feeding our economy. The analysis shows animal ag, U.S. soy’s top end user, increased gross national product by $123 billion in economic output, improved household earnings by over $21 billion and added 645,629 jobs from 2004-2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Leftover Easter Eggs

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

Easter and Egg Hunts just aren’t the same without the real thing, hard-boiled then color-dyed Easter eggs. Cathy Isom tells us what to do with those leftover hard-boiled Easter Eggs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Meat Production and Price Forecasts

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

When it comes the meat production forecast for 2016, it looks like we will see a bit larger numbers than what transpired last year. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Chicken Wings

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Poultry

Everett Griner talks about chicken wings in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Confusing Chicken Labels

Dan Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Poultry

Do you ever find yourself picking up packages of chicken examining the labels — such as enhanced, retained water, antibiotics, and wondering what exactly does that mean? Cathy Isom has found the new tool making it easier for consumers to shop for chicken. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …