Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says many issues relating closely to agriculture were touched on last night during President Obama’s State of the Union Address. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
New Food Labels Coming Soon
The beef and pork industries are working to provide new nutrition facts labels which are due March 1st. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Truth and Consequences: The University System Funding Debate
As Florida Lawmakers and University leaders debate funding allocations and the structure for upper education, University of Florida Vice President and head of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Jack Payne reminds us of an important history lesson about the critical role of the land grant university system. He has a strong message of truth and the consequences …
In Citrus This Week: Education, OJ Futures, The Cost of HLB
Education, orange juice futures and the cost of HLB were all top-of-mind for many Florida citrus growers this week. On the education front, many citrus growers are attending the Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce. Early in the week, financial news services reported that orange juice futures hit record highs. And the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural …
Citrus Canker-Detecting Dogs Have Had Success In USDA Research
In the first two reports, U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist Tim Gottwald discusses the good success dogs have had in detecting citrus canker in Florida, and the importance of canker and greening detection. Download Audio Download Audio In the other reports, J&K Canine Academy founder Pepe Peruyero, whose dogs have been used in the research, discusses the training, his hopes …
Ethanol & Bio-Diesel
Everett Griner tells us how both industries are in a “give and take” posture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
GA Cotton Producers Will Get Washington Update at GCC Annual Meeting
Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says cotton producers can get a better understanding of what is going on in Washington during their Annual Meeting next Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FFA Farm Bill Challenge
The National FFA officer team answered a challenge by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to develop a series of recommendations around the upcoming Farm Bill that will encourage more young people to pursue careers in farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Level of Cotton Acreage Decline Could be Overstated
At least one expert believes that talk of cotton’s acreage decline in 2012 might be overstated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
La Nina Shifting Tornado Alley South
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why the Southeast is seeing a significant increase in severe weather and tornadoes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024