Growers Should Consider All Factors When Choosing a Production System

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

New research finds that several factors need to be considered before choosing the high tunnel approach over conventional open fields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Growers Divided on New Vidalia Onion Start Date

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The new start date for shipping Vidalia’s is now set for the Monday of the last full week in April every year. However, Georgia growers are split on this set-in-stone date, causing one major grower to file suit on the new policy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Looking for a Farm Bill in December

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

There is more news coming out of Washington D.C. that has some feeling we may actually get a new farm bill before the end of the year. President-Elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Bob McCan, is optimistic that we’ll see one within the next month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

EPA Decision on RFS Could Play Into Farm Bill Debate

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Livestock

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas told reporters this week that the recent EPA decision to lower next year’s Renewable Fuel Standard target could impact some farm bill decisions. He noted that the downward trend in corn has Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

Making Progress on a Farm Bill Deal

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The House and Senate Ag Committee chairmen and ranking members met last night and plan to meet again today in an effort to work out the final differences for a new farm bill. Tyron Spearman has the latest from our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Citrus Industry E-news: Nutrients and HLB; Orie Lee Honored; Brazil Trip

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Nutrients that help trees cope with HLB, a grower being honored, and what was learned about HLB on a trip to Brazil are among the topics covered in this week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

Climate Questions

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Everett Griner studies the climate and how science is nowhere near in agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Citrus Commission Focuses on OJ Sales and Prices

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The direction of orange juice sales and grower prices were projected at the Florida Citrus Commission meeting Wednesday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Trees for Troops Kick Off 2013 Campaign

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

The Trees for Troops program is already working to provide free, farm-grown Christmas trees to armed forces members and their families. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Putnam Continues Push for Statewide Water Policy

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 20, 2013 Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam continues to push for lawmakers to remember that South Florida isn’t the only part of the state where water quality and quantity have become dire issues. “There is an extraordinary bias to the south at the expense of the springs and Apalachicola Bay,” Putnam …