Overachieving Bioenergy Yeast for Ethanol Production

Randall Weiseman Energy, Specialty Crops

USDA researchers have developed a new strain of yeast that could help streamline cellulosic ethanol costs and production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Production Manager: Why We’re Waiting to Plant

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

David Bass, production manager for Vero Beach-based Premier Citrus, tells why his company is waiting and learning more before planting new young trees in the face of HLB. Bass was one of scores who attended a recent high-density planting and rootstock field day near Indiantown. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free …

Southeast Farmers and Ranchers Awarded Value Added Producer Grants

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

USDA has announced 110 recipients in 43 states for the latest round of Value Added Producer Grants. USDA Rural Development Acting Administrator Lillian Salerno explains the purpose behind the grants. Georgia Download Audio Florida Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Have You had Your Pork This Morning?

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork

According to a new study, teens who eat a high-protein lean pork breakfast may consume fewer sugary snacks later in the day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Feral Hogs

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

Research is continuing and new control methods are now being studied. Everett Griner tells us what some of this research has developed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Everglades Restoration Plan Passes Quietly

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 2, 2013……….An Everglades bill that was expected to cause controversy but ended up drawing little more than broad agreement unanimously passed the Senate on Thursday and headed to Gov. Rick Scott. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Comprehensive Honey Bee Health Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Georgia Starts Work on State Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Now that a bill has been passed and signed, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Milk Producers, and Georgia Livestock Markets are all working with the Georgia Department of Agriculture to develop an effective beef referendum process. But John Callaway of Hogansville, Georgia, said there is a lot of work ahead in the education process. Download Audio Sponsored …

Auburn Ag Positions to be Filled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Wayne Greene with the Auburn University Animal Science Department talks about members of their staff who have already and will be retiring and the possibility of filling those positions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024