Fresh Citrus is Focus at Lake Alfred and Fort Pierce Events

Dan Citrus, Florida

Packinghouse Day Thursday in Lake Alfred and the Indian River Postharvest Workshop on Friday in Fort Pierce will have identical programs. This report has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Bill Castle Shares Thoughts on Several Citrus Rootstocks

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus rootstock expert Bill Castle, a University of Florida professor emeritus, recently shared his thoughts about numerous rootstocks at a grower roundtable in Arcadia. In this report he discusses Swingle, X639 and sour orange rootstocks, and tells why growers should experiment with rootstocks. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The latest USDA cattle on feed report shows cattle and calves on feed in the U.S. on August 1st was 1 percent above last year making some wonder whether the drought is resulting in a flood of cattle going into feedlots. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on New School Lunch Choices

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the efforts of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to assist schools with the implementation of new meal standards, while helping them take advantage of Florida’s harvest seasons to access locally grown produce at more affordable prices. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on …

Alabama NRCS Announcing Grants to Help Adapt to Drought

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Auburn, Ala, Aug. 17, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the availability of up to $5 million in grants to evaluate and demonstrate agricultural practices that help farmers and ranchers adapt to drought. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Southeast Peanut Crop Looks Good Nearing Harvest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

According to recent reports, Tyron Spearman says the peanut crop across most of the Southeast looks good as we near harvest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Final Findings from April BSE Incident Investigation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The investigation into the April case of the atypical BSE dairy cow is over as USDA Chief Veterinarian John Clifford said they were able to detect this animal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending August 17th as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024