Growers May Preregister For Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

Planning is underway for the seminar programs at Citrus Expo, set for Aug. 15-16. Growers may preregister online now. Learn more about Expo, including how to preregister, in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Official Discusses New OJ Ads & Shopper Marketing

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Leigh Killeen discusses proposed new orange juice TV commercials and shopper marketing programs in retail stores. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

House-Senate Farm Bill to be Exceedingly Tough to Pass in 2012

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

With all the challenges facing lawmakers regarding the writing of the 2012 Farm Bill, long-time GOP Ag Senator Chuck Grassley acknowledges that it is going to be exceedingly tough to get it done this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

So Far So Good for FL Labor Supply

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

So far it seems that the immigration laws in Alabama and Georgia have not had a big impact on Florida’s labor supply for the 2012 spring harvest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Wildfire Awareness Week

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops, Weather

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida Forest Service offered five tips to help Floridians protect themselves against the dangers of wildfire. Wildfire Awareness Week, which recognizes the wildfires that raged through Florida in 1998, burning more than 500,000 acres and damaging or destroying 337 homes and other structures, will be held April 8 through14. …

Getting Message out about LFTB

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

Many in the beef industry have been working hard to get the correct information about lean finely textured beef out to consumers and one of those is National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander who encourages everyone to learn the truth about LFTB. Download Audio To learn more about facts and resources go to beefusa.org Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …

Peanut Price Update & Not Optimistic About a Farm Bill Anytime Soon

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut pricing information along with a story about how some in our nation’s capitol are not very optimistic about seeing a new farm bill passed anytime soon. Peanut Price: 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

Californians Interested In Citrus Turn Out For HLB Meeting

Dan Citrus, Florida

Agriculture officials seeking the help of residents in stopping the spread of HLB in California talk to nearly 100 homeowners, the Los Angeles Times reports. For the entire article from Los Angeles Times, click here. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …