Leaving Hungry Pest Behind

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Rebecca Blue says they are conducting a campaign this spring and summer to educate the public of the dangers of invasive species. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Governor Signs Citrus Legislation; Mutual CEO Comments

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks expresses satisfaction that Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law changes to Chapter 601 of the Florida Statutes, which govern the Florida Citrus Commission and the Florida Department of Citrus. Sparks discusses some of the changes and their importance to the Florida citrus industry. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing …

Seasonal High Tunnels Initiative Popular with Underserved AL Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Seasonal High Tunnel Pilot Initiative, USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says they have been able to reach many under-served farmers in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Specialty Crop Industry Pleased with Funding in Senate 2012 Farm Bill

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

According to Ray Gilmer with the United Fresh Produce Association, the 2012 Farm Bill that was approved by the Senate Ag Committee last week maintains a good level of funding for specialty crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Seasonal High Tunnels 1 of 3 FL NRCS Initiatives with June 1 Batching Date

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS Program Specialist Kenneth Morgan says Florida farmers interested in cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives still have one more chance to apply this year with an upcoming batching date of June 1. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Fewer Cases of BSE

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In the past decade we have seen a significant drop in cases of BSE around the world and according to USDA Chief Veterinarian, Dr. John Clifford, that can be attributed to disease prevention measures and standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NPPC Praises Domino’s For Rejecting HSUS Proposal

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

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2012 – Domino’s Pizza shareholders last Wednesday rejected – by a majority vote of 80 percent – a resolution from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) requiring its pork suppliers to stop the use of gestation stalls. The National Pork Producers Council hailed the move as a vote for common sense. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

Farm Bill Facts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks more at the Senate version of the farm bill along with overall facts about what the farm bill actually means for all Americans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Fresh From Florida at LEGOLAND

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Fresh From Florida Greenhouse at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven. More information is available online by clicking on Fresh From Florida Greenhouse and LEGOLAND Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Non GMO Peanut Butter

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has this story about a company which is producing non-GMO peanut butter. AL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024