Disaster Assistance for Livestock and Other Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

USDA’s Farm Service Agency has announced that disaster assistance will be issued to livestock, honeybee and farm-raised fish producers who suffered losses in 2008 because of disease, adverse weather or other conditions. Download Audio For more information about USDA Farm Service Agency disaster assistance programs, contact your county FSA office or go to www.fsa.usda.gov Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Projected Effect of Hurricane Alex on Oil Slick

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Weather

USDA Meteorologist, Brad Rippey, gives us the predictions on what effects Hurricane Alex will have on the Gulf Oil Spill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Picking the Best Time for Your Picnic

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Well many activities are scheduled for this weekend and predicting when summer storms are most likely to appear can help avoid a soggy picnic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Update on Southeastern Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

The National Ag Statistics Service will release their final crop acreage report for cotton on Wednesday, June 30. But in the meantime we checked in with cotton producers from around our region to get their perspective on how the crop is progressing. And it seems that rain is the overall theme of the season so far. AL Crop Update Download …

Swiftmud Unveils Pumping Limits During Freezes

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

It seems that last January’s severe freeze is continuing to have lingering effects on agriculture as the Southwest Florida Water Management District has unveiled a plan to limit the amount of water growers can pump during freezes. And Hillsborough County strawberry grower, Michelle Williamson, says many growers are already implementing crop-protection alternatives, however these will ultimately have an impact on …

GA Cotton Farmers Starting to Shift Focus

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that planting progress is looking good and many farmers have now shifted their focus to weed control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton Crop off to a Good Start

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Weather

US cotton farmers are getting off to a good start this year, as acreage is up and planting is on track. And Agriculture Department Meteorologist Brad Rippey adds that there is more good news on the topic of quality. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

El Niño Fading

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Everett Griner gives us an outlook of weather changes in South America. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast AgNet Adds Social-Media Platforms

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Southeast AgNet is now posting news updates on both Twitter and Facebook! Follow ag news on Twitter at SoutheastAgNet or visit http://twitter.com/SoutheastAgNet. Facebook members are invited to become a fan of the Southeast AgNet company page, and non-Facebook members may view the page by CLICKING HERE!.  See you on the social-media sites! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Vidalia Onion Crop Looking Good

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Despite a wet winter, spring and start to harvest, Georgia’s famous Vidalia Onion crop is looking good. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024