Citrus Industry eNews: ACPS Update; Rubio Visits Growers

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive features an update on the advanced citrus production system, Marco Rubio’s visit with citrus growers, possible HLB solutions and other industry news. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Water Quality Standards Bill Headed for Governor’s Signature

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The legislation needed for the state to impose its own water-quality standards across Florida has passed both the Senate and more recently the House, and is now headed to the desk of Gov. Rick Scott. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Origins of Florida’s Wild Hogs

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

In the final installment of our series, “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” today Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the origins of Florida’s Wild Hogs. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Nothing New

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

We are still waiting on the 2012 Farm Bill. That’s nothing new! Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Rubio to Citrus Growers: Immigration Reform has 50/50 Chance

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

“It’s a 50-50 proposition,” U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Wednesday of the chances of recently proposed immigration reform being approved by Congress. Rubio discussed the immigration reform proposal that he played a major part in with about 80 citrus growers and others at Florida Citrus Mutual in Lakeland. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s …

USDA Designates 3 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Weather

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated three counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida NRCS Offering Funding for Conservation Easements

Randall Weiseman Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is calling for applications from landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands on their private lands; especially in the 17 county Everglades priority area, by May 28, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Beef Checkoff Helps Seminole Tribe Educate Consumers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Alex Johns from Brighton, Florida. He talks about how the Seminole Tribe of Florida has seen just what beef checkoff dollars can do. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

More Moisture Likely to Continue to Delay Corn Planting

Randall Weiseman Corn, Field Crops, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says corn planting is not likely to make up much ground this week, thanks to more rain in the forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Pricing Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

There was a slight change to peanut contracts for those who still have some of their 2012 crop, as Tyron Spearman has this week’s numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024