FL Ag Commissioner Pleased with Legislative Session So Far

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says the passage and signing of the state standards for Numeric Nutrient Criteria is just one of the many successes the 2012 Legislature has accomplished so far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Valent Offers New Forage Plant Growth Regulator

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Valent USA has introduced a new plant growth regulator which Jim Wargo, Commercial Development Representative said is called RyzUp SmartGrass, a PGR that helps ranchers keep their cattle in the pasture longer. Download Audio To learn more about the benefits of RyzUp SmartGrass PGR log on to valent.com. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

NCC Intentions Survey Factors in Higher than Average Abandonment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

According to the National Cotton Council farmers intend to plant 13.63 million acres of cotton this spring but Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the Council, points out that with recent weather woes across the cotton belt, the actual harvested acres could be a lot smaller. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR …

Vilsack Outlines Importance of the RFS

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Renewable Fuels Standard is a necessity to keep the biofuels industry going forward but also says there is more that can be done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

EPA Gives Final Nod for E15

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

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the go-ahead for the sales of a mixture of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Food Checkout Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This year’s theme for Food Check-Out Week is “Stretching Your Grocery Dollar With Healthy, Nutritious Food.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag’s Role in BMPs

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about efforts by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help agricultural producers implement best management practices (BMPs) to use less water and fertilizer, store more water on their land, and reduce farm runoff into the state’s water resources. Download Audio More information about BMPs is available online at the FDACS Office of …

Florida Grapefruit Exhibiting In Orlando Area Feb. 24-25

Dan General

Sampling of fresh Florida grapefruit and grapefruit juice will be part of Disney’s Fit for a Princess Expo this weekend at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Orlando. Florida Department of Citrus spokesperson Karen Mathis has the scoop. Get more information here. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to …

April Harvesting Seminar Set; Advantages For Citrus Addressed

Dan Citrus, Florida

An international mechanical harvesting seminar is slated for Lake Alfred’s Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in early April. CREC Professor Jim Syvertsen, chairman of the symposium’s organizing committee, offers seminar information and urges Florida citrus growers to register and attend. He also discusses the advantages of mechanical harvesting for citrus. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- …

Private Brands

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us how store brands are improving. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024