Vilsack Ready to Press the Panic Button Regarding Lack of Farm Bill Action

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

While in Kissimmee, FL, last week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told us that he is about ready press the panic button when it comes to the current Farm Bill standstill in the House. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Additional Everglades Funding Thanks to a Collaborative Effort

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says the recently announced $80 million to restore an additional 23,000 acres of wetlands in the Everglades system is all thanks to the collaboration efforts of their partners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

When and How Consumers Will See Food Price Increases

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Weather

Retail food prices dropped about 3 percent last quarter, that despite a severe drought affecting much of the nation’s farm country. So the question is, when and how will consumers see food price increases? Food Prices Decrease for Second Quarter: Download Audio Food Price Increases Expected Next Year: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

USDA Designates Douglas County in Georgia as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Douglas County in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

UF/IFAS Model Shows How Citrus Greening Spreads within Tree

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have created a mathematical model that shows how citrus greening is transmitted within an infected tree – an important step toward helping scientists understand the devastating disease. The model, published this month by the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, revealed that once a tree is infected, insecticides to control the …

Large Acreage a Concern for Peanut Prices

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Due to the number of acres dedicated to peanuts this year, Tyron Spearman reports there are concerns as to how that will affect the price many growers will see over the next couple of years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Pork Producers Being Pressured

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Pork producers who haven’t backed down on the issue of using gestation crates are being pressured by HSUS. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024