Citrus Copper Scheduler Goes Mobile!

Dan Citrus, Florida

In this week’s Citrus Lines e-newsletter from Multi-County Extension Agent Gary England in Lake County, growers will find details about the Citrus Copper Scheduler. For convenience for those who may want to be added to England’s mailing list, we’re providing this link to this week’s newsletter for your perusal. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People …

NCBA President Says Estate Tax is a Big Issue

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

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander told me estate tax is a huge issue for cattlemen and all of agriculture as they continue to work with Congress to hopefully get it resolved before expiring at the end of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

Cotton Acreage Down for 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their June acreage reports this morning and Steve Maliszewski with NASS in Washington D.C. says the numbers are down for 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

Crop Report Shows Significant Increase in Peanut Acreage for 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

USDA released their June acreage reports this mornings revealing a significant increase in peanut acreage for 2012. Tyron Spearman has those numbers along with estimates for this year’s corn, soybean, and cotton crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …

Expand Your Recipe Options with Avocados

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Avocados can not only expand your recipe options but also help you contract your waistline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Research Slowdown

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

2012 farm bill will slow down research. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Mutual’s Sparks on Canker Vigilance and Immigration

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

In the first report, Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks explains the concerns of citrus growers about the spread of canker in the wake of any tropical weather system. Download Audio In the second, he comments on immigration now that the Florida Governor has adjusted his thinking and the U S Supreme Court has also weighed in on the issue in …

AL NRCS Collaborating with Partners to Assist Farmers with Irrigation Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Dick McNider with the University of Alabama says through the Alabama Universities Initiative they are working with agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama to help our farmers better manage their water. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL NRCS Working with Farmers to Implement Gulf of Mexico Initiative

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is in the midst of implementing the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. And Joshua McElhaney, NRCS District Conservationist for Escambia County, and farmer Mike Godwin discuss the benefits of the effort for both the environment and a producer’s bottom line. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …

Concerns Continue Regarding Effects of Arizona Immigration Law on Produce

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

Some are worried that the Supreme Court’s ruling on Arizona Immigration Law could impact the produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025