Nuts for the Holidays

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

The holidays are traditionally nutty times – that is, the time of year when we eat more tree nuts than our average consumption – and USDA says there are plenty of almonds, walnuts and pecans for us to enjoy. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Senate Fails to Pass Disaster Aid

Randall Weiseman General

It’s bad news, good news, more bad news. Disaster aid failed to pass the Senate – but USDA says farm income will be higher than expected this year due to higher crop prices – but farmers are still going to make less money because of record high production costs. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR …

South Korea Rejects More U.S. Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

The U.S. has sent three shipments of beef to South Korea, but all have been rejected, which concerns not only those in the industry, but also USDA officials.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New EQIP Programs For 07

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The December 15 batching deadline for 2007 Environmental Quality Incentive Program initiatives is fast approaching and state conservationist Niles Glasgow is urging all producers to head into their county NRCS office to find out what’s new. Find out about Florida NRCS programs at www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Biofuels Could Help Revitalize Rural America

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, General

Recent studies indicate that increasing demand for biofuels could help revitalize rural America. That’s why the USDA’s Rural Development agency is very focused on that industry. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Voluntary Animal ID Program Helps Marketability

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

USDA continues to stress the fact that the National Animal Identification program will be voluntary, and that program is already showing benefits to many cattle producers.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Upcoming NASS Surveys

Randall Weiseman General

Right after the National Agricultural Statistics Service does the year-end crop report in December, they will be sending out the yearly Agricultural Resource Management Survey, which will be especially important next year. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Litter to Energy Projects

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

With all the emphasis these days on producing energy from biomass, Alabama could be sitting on a gold mine with poultry litter, according to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Animal ID Guide on the Web

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture Bruce Knight wants livestock producers to know about a new guide for Animal Identification that’s now available on the USDA Website.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Tool to Estimate Animal Housing Energy

Randall Weiseman Dairy, Livestock, Poultry

There’s a new tool developed by USDA to help livestock producers reduce animal housing energy costs.  Report (1:00 wma) Click Here to learn more. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024