Recent Rains in the South Have Not Reached Much of FL

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Recent rains have soaked much of the deep southeast, but USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says they have not reached much of Florida, which continues to suffer from drought like conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Free BQA Certification This Month

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We have news about something free on this week’s “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs. For beef and dairy producers, from now through March 15, 2013 your checkoff-funded BQA program is giving you the chance to become certified for free thanks to a partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim and the Beef Cattle …

Peanut Price Update & Southeast May Plant Less Cotton

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There are no real changes in peanut prices this week as Tyron Spearman updates where those stand along with recent numbers indicating less cotton may be planted this year across the Southeast. Peanuts: Download Audio Cotton: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Designates 27 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Florida

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 27 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. The counties are: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Educational Opportunities on Thursday

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Educational programs are on tap for citrus growers Thursday in Bartow and Immokalee. This report has details. 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 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Concerns over Possible Food Safety Inspectors Furlough

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If across-the-board budget cuts take place as scheduled on March 1, then Department of Agriculture inspectors could be furloughed meaning meatpacking plants would have to temporarily shut down. And National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, said that would have a real impact on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Southeast AgNet Media Group Names VP/Operations

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Southeast AgNet is proud to announce Elayna Rexrode to fill the new role as Vice President of Operations for both Southeast AgNet, Inc., and Southeast AgNet Publications, Inc. Rexrode will be working with owners Gary Cooper and Robin Loftin to help manage recent growth in AgNet’s media properties and to help develop future projects with the company. She has plenty …

ASTA Working to Better Educate Farmers About Seed Handling

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Andy Lavigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, says they are trying to be proactive regarding potential government regulations by better educating farmers about proper handling and use of new seed varieties and treatments. Download Audio For more with ASTA President and CEO Andy Lavigne regarding their efforts click here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …