Florida Citrus Commissioner Has High Hopes For HLB Research

Dan Citrus, Florida

Stan Carter, chair of the commission’s Research Committee, in the first report says he has great hope for HLB solutions coming out of research. Download Audio In the second report, Carter says recent reports about increasing orange juice sales mean the industry must solve HLB and increase production to meet demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

The Silver Lining of Water Management District Budget Cuts

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Thanks to a new law, Florida’s Water Management districts will see a drastic reduction in their budgets. But Belle Glades grower, Rick Roth, says that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

How Debt Ceiling Discussions Affect Agriculture

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

A lot of attention has been given to the discussion of the debt ceiling and now American Farm Bureau Public Policy Director, Mark Maslyn, explains how all of this could ultimately affect agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Making MyPlate Your Plate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Well MyPlate is now the new primary food group symbol for our nation and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says it is a simple reminder for consumers to make healthy food choices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Cattle Producers Losing Market News

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

If you are a cattle producer in Florida, it’s just come to our attention the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service will no longer be funded at the end of this month. Terry Harris, the Florida Federal-State Supervisor, said the people being hurt the most by this will be the smaller producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Georgia Cattle Producers Hurt by Drought

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Georgia, Livestock

The drought here in the Southeast is affecting many producers as David Gazda, President-elect of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, said some of their members are feeling the effects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AU Partnering with Other Universities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Dr. Wayne Greene with Auburn University said with today’s technology they are able to partner more with universities in other states, as when it comes to resources, each of them are encountering the same issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Agroforestry Plan Unveiled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

A plan was unveiled this morning designed to help farmers, ranchers and woodland owners enhance productivity, profitability and environmental stewardship by using the practice of agroforestry. as Tyron Spearman has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on 25 X ’25 and Farm-to-Fuel

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam comparing the national 25 X ’25 Alliance to Florida’s Farm-to-Fuel program. More information about the 25 X ’25 Alliance is available online at http://www.25×25.org/. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …