AL Forest Recovery Task Force to Hold Upcoming Public Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS, Weather

The storms of the spring may be over but the effects still linger which is why Alabama NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton says the AL Forest Recovery Task Force is holding a meeting for affected producers, Monday, July 18, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Researchers Developing Tomato Varieties to Adapt to Climate Shifts

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Changing weather patterns could make Florida hotter and wetter which could wreak havoc on Florida’s tomato industry. Which is why researchers at the University of Florida are breeding varieties that thrive in higher temperatures and resist the diseases that come with wet conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Bayer Cotton Varieties Showing Good Vigor during Stressful Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Weather

So far, the 2011 cotton crop has seen a lot of stress from heat and lack of rainfall, but Josh Mayfield, southeast regional agronomist for Bayer CropScience, says all things considered, their varieties are doing quite well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Sunbelt Research Farm Struggling with Drought Conditions

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

Farmers from around our region are taking a little time from their fields today to visit those at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Research Farm during their annual Field Day event. And executive director Chip Blalock says they will see many of the same issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

AL NRCS Reminds Producers of Funds Available for Storm Recovery

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Dr. Bill Puckett reminds producers that 3.8 million dollars in funding is now available through EQIP for assistance for practices they may have lost during the spring storms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Plantings Report Isn’t the End of the Story for GA Cotton Acres

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says that even though last weeks National Ag Statistics Service plantings report showed a large increase in cotton acres, it will not be until the harvest numbers start to come out before we know the whole story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

GA Cotton Acreage Up But Still Suffering From Drought

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service annual planting report showed that GA cotton acreage is up from last year. But executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission Richey Seaton says what the report doesn’t show is how those acres are suffering under this lingering drought. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

NRCS Disaster Recovery Funds Available to AL Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Alabama NRCS resource conservationist, John Curtis, gives details on funding available to AL producers recovering from the spring tornadoes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024