DuPont Crop Protection Helping Growers Stay One Step Ahead of Insects

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Specialty crop growers here in the southeast know that in order for their crops to be successful they have to successfully control insects, and Dan Sherrod with DuPont Crop Protection says Coragen lets them do that by utilizing a different mode of action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

A Turkey Bargain

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

USDA Economist Dave Harvey says that consumers are likely to get a bargain price on their Thanksgiving turkey this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Keeping RFS in Place Important for Next Generation Biofuels

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, says that EPA’s decision to reject a request to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard is important for the development of next generation biofuels Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast Farmer May Plant More Corn and Soybeans Next Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

In the past, corn and soybean prices were not always all that attractive to Southeast farmers and thus many made the decision to plant mostly cotton and peanuts. But a Florida farmer told us things have changed again and he is seriously looking at a few more acres of both corn and soybeans next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Citrus Grower Seeks Answers to Fruit and Leaf Drop

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Adam Bunch, a citrus grower and custom herbicides applicator, was among those on the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association bus tour last Friday. Bunch, interviewed at Maury Boyd’s southwest Florida grove, says he took the tour looking for solutions to some issues he’s had this year. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? …

Various Reactions to EPA Decision on RFS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Many livestock groups were not pleased with last week’s announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that they would not grant a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard, but on the other hand, the Renewable Fuels Association was happy with the decision. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

Citrus Expo Exhibitor Survey Winner

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Congratulations to Citrus Expo exhibitor Dawn Smith with PNC Bank! She is the winner of the drawing for a $100 Cabela’s gift card for completing the 2012 Citrus Expo survey. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Cooking Dressing Outside the Bird

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Poultry

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Chef Justin Timineri, the “Fresh From Florida” Culinary Ambassador, talks about why it’s safer to cook turkey dressing outside the bird and why the turkey will be more juicy if you do. For more information and to download some great “Fresh From Florida” recipes, click on Chef Justin. Download Audio To find seasonal recipes …

Fruit Prices, Fruit Drop are Issues for Citrus Grower

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

David Wheeler, president of Wheeler Farms, says growers without contracts for their fruit might have a hard time paying for the cost of production this season. Like many other growers, Wheeler has seen much higher-than-normal fruit drop. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …

Pumpkin Pie

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

Everett Griner lets us know about a new world record for the pumpkin, and just about how many pies it will make. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024