Tornado Myths

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

With the overwhelming destruction left behind by killer tornadoes recently it seems clear that tornado season is off to an early and savage start. And adding to that danger are the many myths still circulating about these potentially deadly storms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Commodity Classic Endures Stormy Friday

Gary Cooper Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans, Weather

Last week’s 2012 Commodity Classic is now history, breaking attendance records and leaving attendees with many unique memories, including a resort storm shelter drill as the historic storm system passed over Nashville Friday. The Gaylord Opryland facility handled things well considering the gargantuan size of the place, and we appreciate colleagues Chuck and Cindy Zimmerman of AgWired.com for sharing their …

GA Cotton Farmers Need to be Prepared for Nematodes

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Thanks to La Nina, Georgia producers have experienced a relatively warm and dry winter. Which is why UGA Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait warns cotton farmers to be on the lookout for early season Nematodes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Rain and Warm Temps Good for Early Spring Planters

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

Some of our farmers have been seeing some relief from dryer than normal conditions and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that trend looks to continue along with the added benefit of warmer temperatures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

California Growers Not Experiencing Florida’s Mild Winter

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Weather

Our fellow citrus growers in California are not enjoying the same mild winter as Florida growers with California Citrus Mutual reporting that about one-third of the mandarin crop will ultimately be lost to freeze damage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCC Intentions Survey Factors in Higher than Average Abandonment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

According to the National Cotton Council farmers intend to plant 13.63 million acres of cotton this spring but Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the Council, points out that with recent weather woes across the cotton belt, the actual harvested acres could be a lot smaller. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

Ag in Review for the Week of February 13, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Ag has Been Well Tested by Weather Recently

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Poultry, Weather

Alabama has dealt with its fair share of weather woes here recently and Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan tells us how the Ag industry is recovering from the major tornadoes that occurred last April. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024