USDA Citrus Forecast-Slight Changes to FL Oranges and FCOJ Yield

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

There was a slight change reported this morning by the USDA in Florida oranges and FCOJ yield. To hear the forecast Download Audio For a copy of the May USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Form (.pdf format) CLICK HERE. 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 …

Nuts Again

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

2012 is being a good year for the almond crop. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

4 AL Watersheds Included in National Water Quality Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s new National Water Quality Initiative is designed to improve water quality in challenged watersheds across the country. AL NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says the funds will go to target four Alabama watersheds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

3 FL Watersheds Included in National Water Quality Initiative

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Florida agricultural producers in three watersheds will receive targeted funding to improve water quality through a new National Water Quality Initiative. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will manage the initiative by making $741, 000 available to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners in the selected watersheds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Ag Education Leading to Careers in Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In the following two reports, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks on the various opportunities a career in agriculture can offer as well as the importance of a system of education that acknowledges the role of agriculture in society. Ag Education: Download Audio Ag Careers: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

GA Agriculture Still Working to Find Labor Solutions

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Labor continues to be a concern for the ag sector in Georgia, which is why Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says they are continuing to work with ag groups across the state in a search for a solution to the problem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

FL Ag Literacy Day Once Again a Success

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

FL Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam celebrated Florida Agriculture Literacy Day last week by joining 1,000 other ag industry volunteers in reading to students across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Lower Peanut Exports but Higher Imports

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The latest numbers show exports of U.S. peanuts are down but imports are up as Tyron Spearman looks at the reasons why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama Signup Underway for Water Quality Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Yesterday USDA announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving impaired watersheds in every U.S. state and territory. I talked with a few folks in Alabama about how funds from EQIP will be used for these practices, as the interview is with NRCS State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett, along with Alex Vaughan, NRCS District Conservationist …