Preparing for Cattle Industry Summer Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Cattle producers across the country are being reminded about the 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference coming up Aug. 7-10 in Denver, Colorado. Representatives of some of the most influential cattle industry organizations will be on hand, as the event represents Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

South Florida Drought Issue Now a Flooding Concern

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Weather

When this spring began Florida farmers were facing a growing drought problem, but now USDA Meterologist Brad Rippey says it is the possibility of flooding that has their attention. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Industry Pioneer Passes

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Indian River citrus pioneer Barnette Ellis “Barney” Greene, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 31, 2013 at age 90. He made significant contributions to the production, packing and marketing of citrus worldwide, and was inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame and Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Read more about his citrus contributions. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Update on High-Density Citrus Harvester

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

University of Florida researcher Tom Burks updates efforts to create a viable over-the-top mechanical harvester that could be used in high-density groves. High-density planting is one aspect of an advanced citrus production system intended to obtain early and high production in the face of greening, or HLB. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. …

Senate Closing in on Final Farm Bill Vote

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

A final vote on the Senate farm bill could come as early as Thursday – but is more likely next Monday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed cloture on S. 954 late Tuesday evening – with a cloture vote set for 10 o’clock Eastern time Thursday morning. If the 60-vote threshold is met – a vote on final passage would …

Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill; Beef Industry Events; Sunbelt

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

This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-News includes an update on the Farm Bill as well as details regarding some beef industry events and the upcoming Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day. Want to hear more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

June Citrus Industry to Address Many Grove Issues

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Control of the psyllids that spread HLB, ways to improve fertilization programs, herbicide resistance and blight are among the issues to be addressed in the June issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Editor Ernie Neff has the details. 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! …

Bee-ware

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Where are the killer bees? Everett Griner ponders this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama NRCS Receives More Funds for StrikeForce Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says they have recently received more funding through the StrikeForce Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024