Citrus Grower Larry Black, a member of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation board of directors, tells what three things he thinks offer the most hope for a solution to HLB. He also tells why he remains optimistic about the citrus industry’s future. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …
Petition Filed in Supreme Court against GHG Regulations
A petition was filed this week in the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. National Cattlemen Beef Association’s Deputy Environmental Counsel, Ashley McDonald, talks about what imposing these regulations mean for cattle producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
Bioenergy Group Urges Veto of Bill That Ends Renewable Fuel Act
From The News Service of Florida: The Florida Biofuels & Bioenergy Association wants Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill (HB 4001) that would lift the 2008 state law requiring gasoline sold by a terminal suppliers or wholesalers to be blended with ethanol. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
Castle Discusses Citrus Rootstocks, Industry’s Future
University of Florida Professor Emeritus Bill Castle, featured on the cover of the April Citrus Industry magazine, tells about his continuing work on rootstocks and shares his thoughts about the industry’s future. 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 …
Home Grown
Today, Everett Griner talks about an age old question. Does home grown really taste better? Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Beef Checkoff Reaching Out to New Target with New Ad Campaign
A new “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner.” campaign is debuting this month, labeled the “Above All Else” campaign. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Specialty Crops the Focus of Congressional Hearing
A House Agriculture Subcommittee met to examine specialty crop priorities for the 2013 Farm Bill earlier this week. Where growers from the specialty crop community, including Georgia vegetable farmer Bill Brim, spoke on the effectiveness of current programs and the need for immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
No Changes to Peanut Prices
There are no real changes to peanut prices this week as Tyron Spearman reviews the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Safety of Antimicrobial Use in Poultry Production Reaffirmed
From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2013 – Food-grade antimicrobials are approved for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and classified as “Generally Recognized As Safe” by the FDA at the recommended use levels as a very safe and effective way to kill or inhibit the growth of any potential foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella, on …
Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Florida’s Historic Naval Stores Industry
As part of a series of features called “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the unique history of Florida’s forestry industry. 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 …