Florida Citrus Scientist May Know Why Nutrients Help With HLB

Dan Citrus, Florida

Why nutritional programs appear to keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive was a mystery for several years, but University of Florida plant pathologist Ron Brlansky now has an idea how nutritionals might work. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

CRDF President: Nutrition Isn’t The Only Short-Term HLB Remedy

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the face of some calls for more research into short-term HLB solutions like nutrition, Citrus Research and Development Foundation President Tom Jerkins points out that the foundation has funded other projects leading to short-term HLB management, including several on psyllid control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

FL NRCS Encourages Farmers to Start Thinking of 2012

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants producers to start thinking about their conservation needs in 2012, as Assistant State Conservationist, Jeff Woods, says the first batching date for their 2012 conservation programs is coming up October 31, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Farm Labor Could Finally Get Addressed in Congress

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

Farm labor may finally get some much needed attention on the hill and American Farm Bureau labor specialist Paul Schlegel why it has been a struggle to get lawmaker to understand the unique needs farmers face when it comes to labor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Hoping Congress gets to Work on FTA’s

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

When Congress returns, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Bill Donald, hopes they will finally move forward on the pending free trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GCC Invites Producers to Attend UGA Field Day on Wednesday

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Peanuts

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton invites all growers to attend the UGA Cotton and Peanut Field day this Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Government Payments to Producers are Down

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Looking at numbers released by USDA, government payments to farmers have dropped to a level that haven’t been seen in a few years as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Roby Hears Concerns Regarding Crop Insurance and Conservation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Peanuts

U.S. Representative and House Ag Committee Member Martha Roby was back home last week to host a Farm Bill Listening Session for Alabama peanut producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024