National Citrus Research Funding Update

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks updates efforts to have Congress approve a National Citrus Research Trust Fund for disease research funded with tariffs on imported citrus products. 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 Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Florida Not the Only State in a Water War

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

Florida is not the only state balking over the use of fresh water as Mexico has diverted more than its share from the reservoirs it shares with Texas, leaving growers in the Rio Grande Valley dry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia Cotton Commission to Host Neighboring Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commissions Richey Seaton says that they are pleased to be hosting some neighboring farmers as part of the 2013 National Cotton Council’s Producer Information Exchange program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

What Does Congress Do Now

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

After last week’s defeat of the 2013 Farm Bill in the U.S. House, there are questions as to what Congress may do now. Tyron Spearman has a look at some of those options. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3 Percent

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

As cattle on feed numbers in the U.S. continue to drop, forecasts are calling for cattle prices to increase. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Details Regarding New FFA Headquarters

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida FFA Executive Director Ronnie Simmons and Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick give more details regarding the donation of the new Florida FFA headquarters and what the facility will include. Download Audio Click here for the complete story and interviews. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USA Peanut Congress Underway

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

The 17th annual USA Peanut Congress, a joint annual meeting of the American Peanut Council and the American Peanut Shellers Association, is underway. Tyron Spearman is there and has the details Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Preserving Florida’s Fresh Water

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about how Florida’s environment, economy and quality of life depend on water. To learn more about how Florida’s future is tied to water, read an article by Commissioner Putnam on the topic by clicking on Keeping Florida’s Water Flowing. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam …