FL AgNet Week in Review May 11, 2007

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Podcast, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Weather

In this week’s report, Gary Cooper talks with Congressman Adam Putnam on specialty crops, Florida growers visit Brazil and Argentina, a Plant Material Workshop is planned for next week, the current Florida drought, and Florida Legislature plans for a special session. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers …

AL Grazing Management Can help in Dry Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The lack of rain is affecting many aspects of agriculture right now, but USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has information that can help livestock producers during times of dry weather.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Plant Materials Workshop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Conservationists and plant materials specialists will be gathering next week in Dauphin Island Alabama for a Plant Materials workshop. Florida state conservationist Niles Glasgow with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is chairman of the national Plant Materials Advisory Committee and he explains the background of this important program. Find out more about the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Report (1:30 wma) …

Keeping Alabama Forests Healthy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Keeping Alabama forests healthy often starts right in your own backyard, according to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Poultry Litter Sampling

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama says poultry litter can be a valuable resource when properly applied as a fertilizer to pasture, hay, small grains and row crops, but to effectively use poultry litter as a fertilizer, nutrient content of the litter must be determined. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Administration Conservation Recommendations

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has introduced the legislative language for the administration’s 2007 Farm Bill proposal. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Arlen Lancaster says conservation makes up one of the biggest parts of the proposal.

AL Producers Benefit with Watering Facilities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has information to help livestock producers with both permanent and portable watering facilities.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS on WRP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners about the Wetlands Reserve Program. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Conservation Title to Congress

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

The Bush Administration’s proposals for the 2007 Farm Bill’s Conservation Title could be in the hands of Congress sometime next week. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024