Florida FFA Convention in Orlando

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Florida FFA Convention is presently underway in Orlando, FL this week. The convention draws thousands of Florida youth each year, as these young people from throughout the state gather for a variety of leadership training activities. Several news releases have been published by the FFA Newsroom and you can view them now by going to the FFA Newsroom. A …

House Appropriations Committee Urges USDA to Finalize Modernized Poultry Inspection Rule

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

From The National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2013 – During its consideration of the 2014 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill, the full House Appropriations Committee today adopted an amendment urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to move forward on its proposed rule to modernize poultry inspection. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Drier Weather in the South Creating Two Different Results

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that the current weather system in the southern tier of the U.S. is not boding well for some of the drought stricken areas, but is providing some welcomed relief for many of our Southeastern farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Cattle Industry Summer Conference Reminder

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Here’s a quick reminder about the 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference coming up August 7-10 in Denver, Colorado. Pre-registration is underway so to learn more go to www.BeefUSA.org. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

U.S. Sugar Supply Continues to Increase

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates projected U.S. sugar supply for fiscal year 2013-14 to increase by 435-thousand short tons, raw value, from last month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

House Speaker Plans to Support Farm Bill

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

Despite expressing opposition to the Dairy Security Act, House Speaker John Boehner has said he will support the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Kress on Florida Citrus’s Future, HLB Research and Labor

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Rick Kress, president of Southern Gardens Citrus and the subject of a profile in the June issue of Citrus Industry magazine, discusses the future of the Florida citrus industry, his company’s in-house HLB research, and immigration reform. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! …

Farm Bill Good for Cattle Producers

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

There is still a lot of work to be done before the 2013 Farm Bill is ready, but Colin Woodall with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said everything that has come out thus far is good for cattle producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Industry eNews: Nutrition; Fruit Drop; Black Spot; Crop Forecast

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes the latest citrus crop forecast, an update on black spot and a report on nutrition and fruit drop. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024