China Citrus: Threat Or Opportunity For Florida’s Citrus Industry?

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg in this extensive interview tells why he and others are learning all they can about the Chinese citrus industry. A key question they want to answer is whether China is more of a threat to Florida’s citrus industry or an opportunity for it; Norberg already has some ideas on that. Norberg …

California Has Christmas Citrus Freeze; No Threat Yet In Florida

Dan Citrus, Florida

California citrus growers reportedly experienced potentially citrus-damaging temperatures around Christmas. Florida citrus growers so far this season have had no freeze threats like they had in December a year ago. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Florida Beef Council Sets Plans for 2012

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council recently approved a marketing plan for 2012, a plan that Ashley Hughes said she is looking forward to getting started. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama State Beef Checkoff Increase Starts Sunday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Back in October, Alabama cattle producers voted to increase the state checkoff assessment to $1.00 per head sold, a change that takes effect January 1, 2012. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Dr. Billy Powell said the state checkoff differs quite a bit from the national program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Georgia Beef Board Holding Media Tour

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams has information about a media tour they will host January 12th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

2011 Showcased the Need for a Strong Safety Net

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that a variety of adverse weather events certainly made a huge impact on farmers and ranchers across the country during 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GCC Annual Meeting Will Feature a Great Lineup of Speakers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting is coming up February 1, 2012 and the commission’s Richey Seaton says they once again have a great line up of speakers for the producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024