Young Farmers and Ranchers Using Technology

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

An annual survey of young farmers and ranchers reveals that 80 percent are using hand held technology in their daily lives, a 14 percent increase from just one year ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Vilsack on Dairy Industry Problems

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

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, during a hearing with House Ag Committee Republicans this week, talked about the problems folks in the dairy industry are currently facing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Citrus Crop Forecast-Valencia Down Due to Fruit Drop

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General

Jim Ewing, USDA/NASS, delivered the monthly citrus crop forecast and gives some startling changes in Florida as well as California. Florida Valencia oranges down 3 million boxes from last month. Download Audio To view this month’s USDA/NASS Citrus Maturity Test and Fruit Size form (.pdf format) CLICK HERE. The April forecast is scheduled for Wednesday April 10, 12 noon. Mark your calendar to be right here to listen to the forecast. THANK …

Alabama Landowners Invited to NRCS Field Day in Conecuh County

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants landowners to mark the Managing Woodlands and Wildlife in Challenging Times field day on their calendar. NRCS state forester Tim Albritton says the event will be held in Conecuh County on April 18, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Sugar Farmers Brought Message to Capitol Hill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

U.S. sugar farmers took to Capitol Hill recently to continue their fight to maintain the current sugar policy in the next farm bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Peanut Producers to Hold Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

The 38th Florida Peanut Producers Association Membership Meeting will be held next Thursday, March 14th at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center in Marianna, as Tyron Spearman has more about that event with their Executive Director, Ken Barton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Department of Citrus Maps its Future

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman says the organization is planning to ensure it is getting good return on its investments. Changes include a new direction for its scientific research department. Ackerman also discusses Internet marketing efforts and the “millennial consumer.” Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …