Earn 6 CCA Credits at Citrus Expo

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Attend the 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” on Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers to be eligible to receive six Certified Crop Advisor credits. On Wednesday, Aug. 15, four credits will be offered, and on Thursday, Aug. 16, two credits will be offered. Preregister for Citrus Expo now. Citrus …

Peanut Price Drops Again & Farm Bill Extension Idea Dropped

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

This week the peanut posted price fell again as Tyron Spearman has the new figures along with an update on the latest information concerning work on the new farm bill. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

IFAS Vegetable Pest Workshop Rescheduled

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center has announced the rescheduling of the 2012 Vegetable Pest, Disease and Nutrient Workshop which was caneled in June due to Tropical Storm Debbie. It will now be held Tuesday October 2nd at GCREC, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL. Register today at http://gcrecvegetableworkshop.eventbrite.com Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

FL Tomato Assessment Increases

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has increased the assessment to be paid to the Florida Tomato Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Preserving Consumer Choice

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

The Animal Agriculture Alliance says that consumer’s food choices are coming under attack from groups using campaigns to instill food safety fears. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Designates 6 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Georgia, Weather

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. The counties are: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Educating Industry Folks about Beef

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” series brought to you by the beef checkoff Brad Baker, who has served as a summer intern for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, said he has learned so much more about the checkoff this year. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Earn a CORE CEU from Citrus Industry Magazine

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Earn one General Standards (CORE) continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the article, “Using integrated pest management principles,” and passing the accompanying test. Citrus Industry magazine’s third CEU article of the year, authored by University of Florida’s Tim Gaver and Stephen H. Futch, is now online and will appear in the August issue of Citrus Industry. This CEU will be …