New Farm Policy Still in Question

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

There are many who feel getting a fiscal cliff bill together before the end of the year is unlikely and some dealing with the farm bill know they must move on. But Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, said there are still some differences between the House and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Is it Milk or Butter?

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Buttermilk has long been a classic dairy case item, but as it has seen a resurgence in popularity here lately some are asking is it butter or milk? Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Filling out Census Forms in a Timely Manner Saves Tax Dollars

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

Florida Deputy Director of the National Agriculture Statistics Services Jim Ewing encourages farmers to fill out their Census of Agriculture form by the deadline of February 4. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Pepper Farmers Seeing Good Results with Bacterial Leaf Spot Resistant Varieties

Randall Weiseman Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Bacterial leaf spot is a common foe for our specialty crop growers, but Bucky Dobrow, technology development representative for Monsanto, says many Southeastern farmers have been able to prevent the yield-robbing disease from affecting their bell pepper crop this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Cattlewomen Know Importance of Promoting Beef

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

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Linda Crumley from Wynder, Georgia is a cattlewomen who enjoys attended many events where they promote beef. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Focusing on Increasing Consumption of Peanuts

Randall Weiseman General

Today Tyron Spearman has a story about how some in the peanut industry feels more attention is needed to increasing consumption of peanuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Berry Good

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Berry consumption is growing fast. Everett Griner tells us of one berry that is being discovered by more people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Freeze Ideas: “Sumter Electric or Detroit Diesel?”

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Former Extension agent John Jackson shared some fun – and serious – thoughts about cold protection at a recent Winter Weather School in Tavares. His discussion includes the difficulty of deciding whether to irrigate on a marginally cold night, the choice of power for that irrigation, and the history and usefulness of the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN). Download Audio …

Why Florida Citrus Seeks New Varieties

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

People from all segments of Florida’s citrus industry attended a recent new varieties display at the Citrus Research and Education Center. One of them, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell, tells about the event and why the industry needs new varieties. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here …