History of the Land Grant University System

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

The Land Grant University system has evolved over time to become the fundamental core for agricultural research and information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Crop Update

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at how the peanut crop is doing, not only here in the Southeast, but across the growing belt. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Energy Crop Could Offer Value Potential for Florida Farmers

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops

A crop trial is underway to study the potential of the biofuel crop Carinata to be utilized for oilseed production during the traditionally fallow period of the winter months in North Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Antibiotic Concerns are Unnecessary

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

An authority on antibiotics in food production says there’s not much difference between conventionally raised animals and antibiotic-free production when it comes to residues in meat. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Expo E-news: Photos, Videos and Reports

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter includes links to slideshows, videos and reports from last week’s Citrus Expo. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

EPA Administrator Wants Better Relationship with Agriculture

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

Newly-appointed Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy has pledged to build trust with farmers. Speaking to Iowa farmers recently, McCarthy made a commitment that by the end of her term there will be a Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Nominations Sought for the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Nominations are now being sought for potential inductees to the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame, with induction ceremonies scheduled to take place on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. The luncheon is co-sponsored by Florida Citrus Mutual and the Florida Department of Citrus. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Lack of Immigration Reform Could Impact Export Markets

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

According to ag secretary Tom Vilsack and Georgia blueberry grower Jason Berry, the lack of immigration reform could have a negative impact on our export markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Hughes Donation to Boost Citrus Research

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

A donation of 100 acres by the late Jim Hughes of Polk County will allow expanded University of Florida citrus research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Mexican Visitor at Citrus Expo

Ernie Neff Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Tomas Goldarena, a manager with one of Mexico’s largest orange growers, tells why he attended last week’s Citrus Expo and discusses his other activities while in Florida. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024