FL Cattle Operation Pleased with WRP

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Wetlands Reserve Program through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is making a difference in many instances across the state.  Report (1:30 wma)  Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Final Farm Bill Analysis Paper Released

Randall Weiseman General

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on Wednesday released the fifth and final farm bill analysis paper, this one on key factors that will affect future growth in U.S. agriculture: international trade, research and development, protection of agriculture from pests and diseases, and challenges in preparing the next generation of farmers. This analysis paper, as well as previously released papers, are available …

Private Crop Estimates Getting Attention

Randall Weiseman Citrus

With private estimates coming out, the USDA October Crop Forecast is becoming greatly anticipated. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton and Peanuts Lower

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Peanuts

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has lowered the forecast for the cotton and peanut crops this year. Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL New EQIP Program for Citrus Growers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants Citrus growers to know about a new program being offered through EQIP.  Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

September Peanut Crop Forecast

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The September Peanut production  forecast was released this morning by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service. Tyron Spearman has the numbers.  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

September Cotton Crop Forecast

Randall Weiseman Cotton

The September Cotton production forecast was released this morning as Shiela Corley with the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in Washington D.C. has the numbers.  Report (2:30 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Farmers Market Grant

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has awarded 20 grants totaling $900,000 to establish, expand or promote local farmers markets, roadside stands, and similar agricultural ventures under the new Farmers Market Promotion Program. Over $63,000 of that was awarded to the Florida Association of Community Farmers Markets. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Farmers Can Meet Crop Demand For Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins told a Senate committee this week that he expects agriculture to adapt to increased demand for corn to make ethanol. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Counties Eligible For Drought Aid

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Every county in Alabama except Lamar is now qualified for emergency disaster assistance from USDA. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024