Vilsack Defends Office and Facility Closings

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently defended the closing of several USDA research facilities and hundreds of county offices across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

Georgia Producer Learns More about Beef Checkoff

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

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Gerald Long from Bainbridge, Georgia took part in a recent orientation event for those who are new in serving on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and said it was great experience. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

UGA Continuing Peanut Research Thanks to Grower Dollars

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission has approved $260,000 in new research project funding for its 2012-13 research budget and UGA Soil Scientist Glen Harris says he is thankful that his research efforts are included in those funds provided by GA peanut growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Applications Being Accepted for NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting applications for the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative and USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment Harris Sherman says Alabama and Florida will be focusing on the gopher tortoise. Download Audio The batching deadline for the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative is April 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …

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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …