Erick And Story Discuss Citrus Inventory And Abandoned Acres

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first report, USDA Agricultural Statistics Administrator Candy Erick discusses record low acreage levels for some varieties of Florida citrus, and tells why abandoned acreage totals declined this year. Download Audio In the next two reports, Polk County grower Vic Story discusses the main cause of reduced citrus acreage and says some county tax assessors have helped reduce the …

FL NRCS: Oct 31 Batching Date for Farm Bill Conservation Programs

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

Florida NRCS District Conservationist Darryl Williams wants to remind producers that FL NRCS has an upcoming batching date of Oct 31, 2011 for a variety of farm bill conservation programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Ranch Rodeo and Cowboy Heritage Festival

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

The 4th annual Florida Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival will take place this coming Friday & Saturday in Kissimmee, as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Handley said they are real excited about this year’s event. Download Audio For more information visit www.FloridaCattlemen.org/ranchrodeo. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Becoming Water Wise

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In the following two reports we hear from Cliff Treyens of the National Ground Water Association who reminds us that fresh water is a precious and limited resource. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama’s McMillan urges Obama, Congress to make Free Trade Agreements a Reality

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama . . . Chances for passage of the three Free Trade Agreements improved greatly with recent developments in Congress, according to Commissioner John McMillan of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industry. But, he said, momentum can be lost if partisanship takes precedence over progress and jobs creation. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …

AL NRCS Reminds Producers of Treasure Forest Conference and Tour

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Registration is still open for the Alabama TREASURE Forest Association Conference and Tour coming up September 30 and October 1. AL NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton says the event will be held in Tuscaloosa, AL in hopes of helping to revive that area that was hit hard by the spring tornadoes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, …

GA Peanut Commission Getting Set for 25th Annual Peanut Tour

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission will be hosting it’s 25th Annual Georgia Peanut Tour this week and executive director Don Koehler tells us what participants can expect. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 5 Percent

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

USDA’s latest report shows cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was 5 percent above September 1, 2010 while placements in feedlots during August was 1 percent below last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Giant African Land Snails

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about destructive invasive plant pests that were recently detected in Miami-Dade County. More information is available on the web site of the FDACS Division of Plant Industry by clicking on Giant African land snails. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture …