FDA Posts Fact Sheet with Updates on OJ Testing for Carbendazim

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Food and Drug Administration has posted a fact sheet to its website describing activities related to the sampling and testing of orange juice for the presence of the fungicide carbendazim. The fact sheet is available by CLICKING HERE. The fact sheet details the FDA’s protocol for sampling imports of orange juice for carbendazim and provides weekly updates on sampling …

Putnam Presents Energy Plan

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam recently outlined a series of energy proposals to the House Energy and Utility Subcommittee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Preview of Hot Topics for Georgia’s 2012 Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Georgia’s Legislative Session started this past Monday and therefore we kicked of our coverage of the 2012 Session with Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Demand Will be Driving Force for 2012 Cotton Market

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, says demand will drive the market and prices for cotton this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Producers Now Have Until Jan 27 for CSP Sign Up

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

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the batching date for the Conservation Stewardship Program to January, 27, 2012. The following reports have more details for interested producers. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As …

Sunbutter

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

Sunbutter a spread made from sunflower seeds developed as an alternative for those who suffer from peanut allergies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Looking at What’s Ahead for Livestock Producers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

What’s 2012 going to bring for the nation’s livestock producers? Well Gary Crawford has the answer to that question. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Crop Prices Affected by Latest Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

After USDA’s monthly crop report came out yesterday, the price for many of those crops started falling and that trend seems to continue today as Tyron Spearman looks at the reasons why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As …

Brazil Citrus Depends on U.S.-Banned Carbendazim Fungicide

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida, International

Brazil will continue to depend on a fungicide that is banned in the United States even though its use jeopardizes exports. The chemical carbendazim is vital to combat the fast-spreading fungal disease black spot in Brazilian citrus groves. Read the details here. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

2012 Could Prove to be a Pivotal One for Ag

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

Many are predicting that 2012 will prove to be a pivotal one for many U.S. farmers and rural residents. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025