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 …

Ag Secretary on Counting Our Blessings this Holiday Season

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s has a message to remind us to cherish our families and friends and to thank rural America for all of its contributions this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Project Peanut Butter Underway & GPC Board Nominations Announced

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

An effort called Project Peanut Butter is underway, as Tyron Spearman lets us know what that involves, along with an update concerning the Georgia Peanut Commision Board nomination process. Project: Download Audio Nomination: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Meat Trade Forecast Update

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

USDA’s December forecast for beef, pork, and broiler exports are still pretty close to where they were a month ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

A Background Check on Santa

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

He may break into millions of houses each year, but he’s never been caught and Santa’s background check is super clean. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Southeastern Farmer of The Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Livestock

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about Citrus County dairyman Dale McClellan who was named Southeastern Farmer of the Year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie George this past October. Download Audio In 2004, Dale McClellan was a winner of the Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award. For more information about his dairy operations and activities that …

Alabama Promoting Beef for the Holidays

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

At the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Board of Director’s meeting, Erin Beasley gave a demonstration with a sirloin center roast explaining how this cut serves as a great affordable beef roast option for holiday meal plans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024