NCBA Urges EPA to Not Lower the Dust Standard

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

WASHINGTON (Sept. 4, 2012) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) clearly spelled out its opposition to any attempt by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lower the coarse particulate matter (PM) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) in its official comments submitted to the agency last week. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Citrus Grower Mark Colbert: Controlling Psyllids a Top Priority

Dan Citrus, Florida

Mark Colbert, a member of a recent Citrus Expo grower panel discussing citrus health management areas (CHMAs), says controlling psyllids is a high priority for every Florida grower. The Duda grove manager also discusses the Gulf Citrus Growers Association’s long-term use of coordinated psyllid sprays like those used in CHMAs. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored …

September Citrus Industry Magazine Offers Production Info and More

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

The September issue of Citrus Industry magazine will feature articles on mechanical harvesting, advanced citrus production systems, nutrients and Citrus Expo seminars. The magazine also profiles Lee Jones, general manager of Gardinier Florida Citrus. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff provides more information in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …

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Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner explains to us about “You get what you pay for.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Organic Food is Not any More Nutritious Than Non-Organic

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new study has concluded that there is no difference in the amount of vitamins and nutrient content in plant or animal products produced organically versus conventionally produced food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Vilsack Says Farm Bill Completion Depends More on Priorities than Time

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Congress is set to return next week from their month-long recess and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is among those hoping that their attention will be turned toward the expiring Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Organic Producers & Processors Have Until Sept 30th to Apply for Cost Share

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Producers and processors interested in applying for the USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program have until September 30, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Youth Learning from Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Kelly Davis, from Myakka City, Florida, served this past summer as an intern for the Florida Beef Council and Florida Cattlemen’s Association and during that time she saw even more of how the beef checkoff works in educating consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia Producer Depends on Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Kyle Gillooly with Smith Angus from Jefferson County, Georgia knows with rising food costs the beef checkoff is something he is going to depend on to help keep demand for beef up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024