Cotton Incorporated Looking at More Efficient Use of Water

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Water

We all know how important water is to agriculture, and senior director of Agricultural & Environmental Research for Cotton Incorporated, Dr. Ed Barnes, has information about the research he and his team are doing to better understand and increase water-use efficiency in cotton production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Alabama Irrigation Project Signup Deadline is Friday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, USDA-NRCS, Water

Alabama producers in ten counties have until this coming Friday, June 19, to apply for a Regional Conservation Partnership Program project in collaboration with the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio More information is available on the Alabama NRCS website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Benefits for Farmers Markets; Ag Gets Waiver

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes reports on how farmers can benefit from USDA grants, and how livestock farmers and other ag people have been granted a waiver from the Hours-of-Service rule. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

Florida and Georgia Governors Meet to Discuss Water Dispute

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By MARGIE MENZEL THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 9, 2015 Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday hosted Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal at the Florida Governor’s Mansion to discuss a longstanding water dispute that has landed the two states in the U.S. Supreme Court. It was the first face-to-face meeting between Scott and Deal in the battle …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Limiting Farm Entities; Weather and Bird Flu

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on opposition to a proposal that would limit the number of entities on a farming operation as well as news on how warm weather is affecting avian influenza. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers …

‘Low’ Expectations Advised on Water Projects

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 8, 2015………. Proponents of water and land conservation are being advised to have “low” expectations as the environmental portion of the state budget is pieced together. The House and Senate remain split on funding Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

NRCS Alabama Announces Signup for Project to Address Irrigation Efficiency

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Producers in 10 Alabama counties can apply for a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project in collaboration with the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast AgNet This Week: Reviewing WOTUS Rule; EPA on Clean Water Act

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a review of the EPA’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule and comments on this rule from the deputy assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Water. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Water Management Key to Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

Water and the management of it is a key factor in Florida, and many are aware of the turnover in folks that serve on certain water management districts in the state. Southeast AgNet recently talked with Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam about this issue. Download Audio To hear more of Putnam’s comments click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 29, 2015

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

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have an update concerning the finalized “Waters of the United States” rule which came out this week, a reminder about an important crop insurance deadline coming up next week, along with information about new lettuce varieties with increased disease. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama …