Check Soil Temp Before Planting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has soil temperature information which could help in deciding when the best time is to plant peants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Website Audio Stream Test for Citrus Crop Webcast

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

CLICK HERE to test your audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s monthly Citrus Crop Forecast program to begin at about 8:30 a. m. Tuesday morning April 10, 2012. Hear the audio stream in this post to test your system, and stay tuned for the LIVE website audio stream program to begin about 8:30 a. m. …

Bill Castle Discusses Windbreaks For Citrus Protection

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

University of Florida emeritus professor Bill Castle discusses the reason for windbreaks in citrus groves, favored windbreak varieties, and their planting and care. He was interviewed following a recent presentation he made at a field day near Lake Placid. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored …

UF Researcher Has Citrus Black Spot Recommendations

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney offers management recommendations for citrus black spot, which has only been detected in the Gulf region but is a concern to growers throughout Florida. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Feral Hogs

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Wild hog destruction is still growing. States are still baffled about controlling the wild hogs. Everett Griner gives us the latest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Survey Seeks Age, Communication Info From Florida Citrus Industry

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Jamie Burrow, coordinator of canker and greening Extension education at the Citrus Research and Education Center, is conducting a survey to determine the age of Florida citrus industry personnel and their preferred form of communication. If you have not already done so, please complete the short survey by April 11. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Citrus Industry Addresses Biochar, Psyllids, FAWN and More

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

An article in the April issue of Citrus Industry magazine tells how burning of dead trees in groves can produce biochar, which may be beneficial in groves. Other topics addressed include Asian citrus psyllid sprays and the Florida Automated Weather Network’s Citrus Microsprinkler Irrigation Scheduler. There’s even a profile of a rock and roll citrus grower. Citrus Industry editor Ernie …

Hamming it up for Easter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork

Pamela Johnson, director of consumer communications for the Pork Checkoff, wants to be sure that consumers know that any questions they may have about their Easter ham can be answered by calling their hotline or visiting them online. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Ag Industry Shows Growth in Commissioner’s Annual Report

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Tallahassee, FL – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has released the 2011 Annual Report for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, providing a snapshot of the department’s priorities and accomplishments for the calendar year. This is the first annual report released by the department under Commissioner Putnam’s leadership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Research Could Lead to Reduced Insecticide Use

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

USDA is currently working on distinguishing aphids that spread plant viruses from those that do not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025