U.S. Cattle Herd Still Shrinking

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The latest cattle inventory numbers from USDA show we have the smallest July 1st inventory since the records started 35 years ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast Producers Providing Good Quality Cattle

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

One of the speakers at last week’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association board of directors meeting was Gene Lowrey, general manager of XIT Feeders, as he spent time in both Alabama and Georgia looking at cattle and was pleased with what he saw. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Citrus Expo Seminars to Spotlight Grower Perspectives

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Taking complex concepts from the classroom to the grove can often be challenging. That’s why the 2011 Citrus Expo seminar program will feature firsthand presentations from citrus growers who have successfully implemented emerging ideas in their operations. Five growers will address the seminar theme, “Proactive Innovations for a Positive Future.” Those already confirmed include: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …

Citrus Growers to Gather at Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

The annual Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet will take place on Aug. 17 at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Gulf Citrus Growers Association President Wayne Simmons says the banquet is an opportunity to discuss topics and events that are affecting citrus growers throughout the state with fellow growers, industry representatives and political leaders who support the …

Visit Citrus Expo Displays to Enter Giveaways

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Keep your eyes open for several exhibitor gift raffles while walking the trade show floor at Citrus Expo on Aug. 17-18. Visit the Improcrop display to register for a chance to win Kentucky Ale beer brewed by Alltech. Stop by Morton Buildings’ booth for your shot at winning a weather alert radio, product gift bags, a heavy duty push broom …

Deadline Approaching for GA Cotton Commission Board Nominations

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

There is only a few days left for cotton producers to submit their applications for three open positions on the Georgia Cotton Commission board of directors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Department of Citrus, Abscission Developer Apparently Heal Rift

Dan Citrus, Florida

A recent agreement between the Florida Department of Citrus and abscission chemical developer AgroSource apparently will avert a parting of the ways for the two long-time partners. The agreement should lead to continuing efforts to bring the mechanical harvesting aid to market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Boost for Healthy Schools Healthy Lives

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about a USDA pilot program that will give a welcome boost to Florida’s Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act. More information is available online by clicking on Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act Fact Sheet. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, …

Citrus Expo Speaker Will Discuss A Variety of Diseases

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Several citrus diseases – some that are already in Florida and some that are not – will be addressed at Citrus Expo by University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024