Legislation has once again been introduced in the Senate to eliminate a burdensome, costly and redundant Environmental Protection Agency permit requirement for applications of pesticides. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
New NACD President Enjoys Partnership with NRCS
Earl Garber from Louisiana took over as president of the National Association of Conservation Districts this week during their annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. And Garber told me he really enjoys the partnership NACD has with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Coalition Seeks “Guest Worker” Solution for Citrus, Other Ag
Mike Carlton, director of labor relations for Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, discusses the work of an Ag Workforce Coalition that hopes to make it easier for agriculturists, including the citrus industry, to obtain needed laborers from outside the United States. He also discusses the citrus harvesting labor situation in Florida this year. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored …
Week 3 of GA Legislative Session Brings More Water Discussions
Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says that during week 3 of Georgia’s Legislative Session, they got a sneak peak of some draft legislation regarding irrigation use. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Earn a CEU from Citrus Industry Magazine
Earn one General Standards (CORE) continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Integrated pest management,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch and Tim Gaver, is now online and will appear in the February issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be available until Jan. 31, 2014. Earn …
ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference Enlightens, Educates
The annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference hosted by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), gives world seed trade participants a place to conduct business with each other for several days, while also keeping them abreast of trends and technologies affecting seed development and availability. Two dozen or so countries were represented. Among them were several dozen Chinese, one of …
Farm Ponds
The farm pond is just another tool for the farmer. Everett Griner tells us how, and why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
New Tool for California Farmers to Stay Informed
AgNet West is pleased to announce its newest tool to deliver agriculture news to California: the weekly AgNet West eNews. Starting February 7, 2013, it will arrive directly in email in-boxes each Thursday. AgNet West eNews is specifically designed for farmers and others interested in California’s agriculture industry. A reader-friendly format will contain timely news stories, links to important agriculture information and …
Scott’s Budget Brings Cheers for Environmental Items
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 31, 2013……….With $75 million earmarked for the Florida Forever land buying program and another $60 million for the Everglades, Gov. Rick Scott’s spending blueprint met with applause Thursday from environmentalists encouraged by a seeming recommitment to their causes. Scott announced the environmental funding priorities as part of a $74.2 billion …
Sparks: Governor Proposes $5 Million for Citrus’ HLB Effort
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday included $5 million for the fight against HLB in his 2013-14 budget proposal. 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 …