Citrus Field Day Will Focus On Grove Mechanization

Dan Citrus, Florida

An automated tractor performing mowing and spraying is just part of the mechanized grove operations that will be demonstrated during a Nov. 16 field day near Clewiston. Find more information at http://southeastagnet.com/2010/11/01/free-field-day-on-mechanization/ Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Florida Tomato Scouting Guide On Line

Dan Florida, General, Vegetables

You can now see the Florida Tomato Scouting at: http://erec.ifas.ufl.edu/tomato-scouting-guide/ Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Web Site Tells How To Form Citrus Health Management Areas

Dan Citrus, Florida

A University of Florida-IFAS Web site provides detailed information to help growers establish Citrus Health Management Areas, which many experts say are essential to combat greening. The Web site is at http://www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/chmas/index.htm Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

USDA Officials To Visit Florida Over Greening, Canker Funds

Dan Citrus, Florida

At the request of Florida Citrus Mutual, USDA officials will visit Florida Nov. 29 to learn more about greening and canker. Florida has been shut out of special research funding for these diseases for three straight years; the invitation is part of an industry effort to obtain research funding. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per …

AL NRCS Working with Tribes on Various Conservation Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

As USDA marks November as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, Alabama NRCS State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, says overall they have nine tribes that they work with in the state, eight state tribes and one federally recognized tribe. And Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations, Charlie Ramsey, explains some of the efforts that are made with that …

Monsanto Tackling Weed Resistance through Round Up Ready Plus

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Monsanto recently made a big weed control announcement with their Round Up Ready Plus Program, which Steve Halvera, cotton trades marketing manager, says is an umbrella program for all of their weed management solutions, including their Cotton Performance Plus Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

FL NRCS Working with Seminole Tribe to Enhance Conservation

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Richard Bowers, President of the Seminole Tribe, says the recently held South East American Indian Program Delivery Meeting is just one example of the ongoing relationship between the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Seminole Tribe as Resource Conservation Coordinator for the tribe, Roel Herrera, says they use Florida NRCS as a main resource when it comes to their …

Continued Research on Potential of Algae-Based Biofuels

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Algae has the potential to become a viable bio-energy option for producers here in the Southeast and civil and environmental engineer, Ruth Richardson, says researchers are making good progress in a relatively short amount of time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Front of Package Food Labels

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Grocery Manufacturers Association is responding to pressure from federal regulators to develop a labeling system for the front of food packages that would highlight the nutritional content of foods. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024