Citrus Growers Face Trade Issues and Other Challenges

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks addresses trade concerns – one sparked by carbendazim contamination of OJ earlier this year – and other challenges facing Florida citrus growers. 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 …

GA Peanut Commission Board Positions Open & U.S. Peanut Congress Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

Nomination meetings will take place this week for openings on the Georgia Peanut Commission Board of Directors as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about next year’s U.S. Peanut Congress annual meeting. Nominations: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Some Big Research Developments for the Cotton Industry

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

Cotton Incorporated’s Dr. Kater Hake told growers who recently gathered in New Orleans for the annual joint meeting between the Cotton Board and Cotton Incorporated about some exciting developments regarding the cotton genome. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

EPA Retains Dust Standard

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

Ashley McDonald, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Deputy Environmental Counsel, said NCBA is pleased that EPA has decided to retain the current standard and did not make a bad situation worse. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Arrangements Announced for Former Ag Commissioner Doyle Conner

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Former Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner, who passed away on December 16, 2012, in Monticello, Florida, will lie in state at Florida’s Historic Capitol on Thursday, December 20. The funeral service and burial will follow. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Growers Hear Juice Concerns

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Juice Products Association President Rick Cristol last week told Florida Citrus Mutual’s directors about numerous threats to the juice industry, including media reports about the amount of sugar in juice. He summarizes his discussion in this report. 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 …

Statement by Commissioner Adam H. Putnam on Passing of Commissioner Doyle Conner

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement today upon learning of the passing of former Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024