Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 16, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Weather

This quick recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast features reports regarding the fate of tax extenders, crop progress and beef from Brazil. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AgNet This Week: Waters of the U.S., RFS Update; Peanut Plantings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Weather

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features updates from USDA and EPA officials on the RFS and the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NRCS Working with Partners to Aid in Storm Recovery

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Parts of the Southeast suffered serious damage from the recent storm that trounced across much of the nation. Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, notes that although they are not a disaster response agency, they can help those affected recover, with programs such as the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

More Peanut Butter Delivered

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

More peanut butter donations have been put together and delivered to areas that were recently affected by storms. Tyron Spearman has another update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Weather

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced today that the State of Florida received a Presidential Declaration to provide federal assistance to counties impacted by the severe storms and flooding April 28 – May 6, 2014. The declaration for Individual Assistance provides federal assistance to individuals and families who were affected in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

NRCS Chief on Disaster Follow-up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Weather

One of the speakers today during the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch, was USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was able to ask him how NRCS will be involved after the recent storms which spawned tornadoes in North Alabama and left flooding issues in South Alabama and across parts of Florida. He …

The Affects of Weather On The Cattle Herd

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

The National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s is holding their annual Washington Watch this week, and Rhonda Garrison spent some time with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall discussing the long-term drought in the west, and it’s affects on the nation’s cattle herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Weather Could Force Projected Corn Plantings into Cotton

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Soybeans, Weather

When USDA’s planting intentions report was released at the end of March, DTN Senior Analyst Darin Newsom warned that weather could have a profound impact on those projected numbers. And now, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Chris Chammoun says continued wet conditions are indeed forcing some farmers to rethink their planting decisions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …