Citrus Industry eNews: Mite Problems; Brazil’s Black Spot Halts Exports to EU

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: One crushing blow. Many different pests. DON’T MISS THIS Mites Causing Problems for Citrus Growers This Year Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NRCS Chief White Announces Retirement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

After serving as the head of the Natural Resources Conservation Service since 2009 Dave White, the vocal and effective defender of government conservation programs is stepping down, as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag-Flation

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A new word? Everett Griner tells us how farm input just keeps rising, and what ag-flation is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Pork Producers Help Feed Hurricane Victims

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Weather

As part of the We Care initiative, the Pork Checkoff’s event trailer traveled to New Jersey last week to assist in feeding victims of Hurricane Sandy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NACD Statement on NRCS Chief White Departure

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

A release from the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, D.C.—Nov. 14, 2012—National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Gene Schmidt issued the following statement regarding NRCS Chief Dave White’s announcement that he’ll be stepping down next month: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Cotton Board Annual Tour Great Way to Learn More About Research Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Cotton producers interested in finding out more about their investment have a great opportunity to do so by attending the annual tour of Cotton Incorporated’s Research Center in Cary, NC. Florida cotton farmer, Allen Edwards, is one of those who has attended the educational tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

High Prices May Drive Export Values Up for 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Soybeans

Despite showing a decline in export shipments for 2013, USDA chief economist Joe Glauber says they are forecasting ag exports to bring in a record $143.5 billion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Congress Being Urged to Pass Permanent Estate Tax Relief

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

Many in agriculture are concerned about getting a farm bill passed but they are also concerend about the estate tax, or death tax as some know it. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, talks about what happens if Congress and the Administration do not act on it before the end of the year. Download Audio …

USDA Designates 5 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated five counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain, flooding, Tropical Storm Isaac that occurred Aug. 25-28, 2012. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024