Corn and Soybeans Not the Only Crops Having to Endure Drought

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

News of how the drought in the Midwest is affecting the corn and soybean crop has been well documented, but in the following report, USDA’s Susan Carter tells us how the Northeastern grape crop is enduring the dry conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCGA Statement on the Drought and the Renewable Fuel Standard

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

WASHINGTON (July 19, 2012) – National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to media coverage and Capitol briefings on the drought, food prices and the Renewable Fuel Standard. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

When and How Consumers Will See Food Price Increases

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Weather

Retail food prices dropped about 3 percent last quarter, that despite a severe drought affecting much of the nation’s farm country. So the question is, when and how will consumers see food price increases? Food Prices Decrease for Second Quarter: Download Audio Food Price Increases Expected Next Year: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Alabama Pastures Looking Better

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, Weather

While the hot, dry conditions continue to make a mark on pastures and hay fields across parts of the country, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said recent rains have helped a few fields in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Rapidly Declining Conditions for Corn and Soybean Crop

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

While many crops here in the Southeast have enjoyed some scattered showers, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says severe drought conditions are deteriorating much of the country’s corn and soybean crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Officials Stand with Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters

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

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2012 —As serious drought conditions continue to creep across nearly two-thirds of the lower 48 states, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials are fanning out to rural communities across the country to show support to farmers and ranchers affected by a string of extreme weather in 2012. Today, Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Southern Crops Getting a Reprieve from the Weather

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

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says Southeastern farmers are faring much better than those in the Midwest when it comes to crop condition, and there is more favorable weather in the forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Power Outages and the Food in Your Refrigerator and Freezer

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables, Weather

The threat of bad weather could also threaten your food safety. Diane Van with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service gives us a few tips regarding power outages and the food in your refrigerator and freezer. Refrigerator: Download Audio Freezer: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

GA Cotton Crop Looking Pretty Good

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

UGA Cotton Specialist Dr. Guy Collins says so far Georgia’s cotton crop is doing quite well, but they are keeping a close eye on moisture levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024