Citrus Black Spot in Florida: An Update

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

An update of the citrus black spot finds and quarantines in a few Florida counties is provided by Greg Carlton, chief of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of …

Committee to Evaluate Smithfield Sale

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The Senate Agriculture Committee is getting involved in the government’s evaluation of whether the sale of Smithfield Foods to a Chinese company should take place. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

What Size Farm

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

Everett Griner looks at an important question in the agriculture field…are mid size farms at risk? Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Despite Slow Start, Georgia Cotton Planting on Target

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Despite a slow start and quite a bit of moisture recently, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says the state’s crop is looking good. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Greening Not Just a Florida Issue

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

During Monday’s Farm Bill debate, Senator Bill Nelson of Florida explained to his colleagues how citrus greening is just not a small local issue. Download Audio Click here for the complete floor comments from U. S. Senator Bill Nelson regarding HLB. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Senate Hopes Strong Passage of Farm Bill Will Encourage House Action

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

The U.S. Senate has passed a farm bill on a strong bipartisan vote that top agricultural Senators hope will get the House to pass its own version later this month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Expo E-Newsletter: New Nighttime Event; Speaker Updates

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter includes details on the all-new Citrus Expo After-Dinner Chill and speaker updates for the seminars and Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet. 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, …

Alabama Cattlemen Concerned About Cattle Thefts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

In Alabama, a new Agriculture Rural Crimes Unit has been developed. And Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Assocation said the timing of this has been good due to cattle thefts occuring in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia June Beef Month Events Continue

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

As June Beef Month activities continue in Georgia, Suzanne Black with the Georgia Beef Board has information about a couple of events they attended to kick off the month long celebration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Beef Council Working with Fewer Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Collections of beef checkoff dollars are down, not only in Florida, but across the nation. And Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, Cliff Coddington, talks about the challenges they have in conducting beef promotions in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024