Beef Checkoff Putting a Face on the Producer

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” series, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, Alabama said she definitely believes in the many facets of the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Turning to New Technology to Solve Old Problem

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The issue of irrigation theft is not necessarily a new one, but it does seem to be getting worse. And Doug Crawford, president of Fleet Services, says they have a solution to the age-old problem by using GPS tracking technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Corn Sugar Suit Allowed to Proceed

Randall Weiseman Corn, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

A federal judge has ruled that the lawsuit by sugar companies against rebranding high fructose corn syrup as corn sugar can proceed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Update on Status of EPA Numeric Nutrient Criteria

Randall Weiseman Florida

There have not been any new developments lately regarding EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria, but Charlie Shinn with the Florida Farm Bureau says that doesn’t mean efforts to stop the burdensome regulations have stopped. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Good Citrus Nutrition Helps With HLB – And Greasy Spot, Too!

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first of these reports, University of Florida researcher Tim Spann discusses yet more evidence that enhanced nutrition sustains HLB-infected citrus trees. Download Audio In the second report, he tells how researchers working on HLB serendipitously discovered that good nutrition also has a positive impact on greasy spot. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People …

Citrus Research Foundation Has Good Funding Dilemma

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operating Officer Harold Browning in this report explains a good dilemma the foundation’s board faced at its meeting this week. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Peanut Harvest Update & Rules for Savings Peanuts for Seed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

As peanut harvest continues to move right along, Tyron Spearman has an update on how many peanuts have come in thus far along with a reminder of some of the rules concerning saving peanuts for seed. Harvest: Download Audio Seed: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

NCBA Stays Firm on Farm Dust

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

WASHINGTON (Oct. 25, 2011) – Although rumors are circulating that refer to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) attempt to regulate farm dust as a myth, a hearing hosted by Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power cleared up what many call profound misconceptions. Testifying on behalf of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was Steve Foglesong, …

Citrus Field Day Set For Nov. 15 at CREC in Lake Alfred

Dan Citrus, Florida

Growers and others in Florida’s citrus industry are being invited to participate in a mid-November Citrus Field Day at the Citrus Research and Education Center. Center Director Jackie Burns in this report provides information about the field day and tells how to register. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored …