Specialty Crop Pest and Disease Updates

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The following report has a few alerts and updates regarding some pest and diseases that have the potential to harm specialty crops growers in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Holding Outreach Meeting for Underserved Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

In an effort to educate producers about their programs, Alabama NRCS district conservationist, James Currington, invites producers to attend an Outreach Meeting this Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Luverne, AL. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Retail Food Prices Up for 1st Quarter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Marketbasket Survey the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $49.07, up $2.10 compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. However, a closer look shows that Americans still spend the lowest percentage of their disposable annual income on food compared to any country …

Citrus Studies Offer Insight Into Foliar Nutrients And HLB

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida scientist Bob Rouse, in these reports, discusses recent research offering insights into the way foliar nutrients may work to keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive for years. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FCA Tracking Budget talks in Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

The 2011 Florida legislative session is now half over and when it comes to the state budget, Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard updates how the University of Florida IFAS may fare this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Get Calcium on those Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

As peanuts go into the ground this spring, University of Georgia Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris reminds growers to make sure they have plenty of calcium. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Beef Industry Increases Aid to Japan

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Beef checkoff funds will help provide U.S. beef and beef products through the Japan Relief Program established by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag Groups Pleased with Colombia FTA Agreement

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock, Pork

Various agriculture groups are pleased with the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement which is one step closer to Congressional action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Immigration & Tax Reform the Focus for Final Days of GA Session

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Georgia’s 2011 Legislative session is set to close on Thursday, April 14, 2011. But there is still a lot of work to be done and therefore, Bryan Tolar president of the GA Agribusiness Council, says they have been working feverishly on immigration and tax reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

April Florida All Citrus Remains Same-FCOJ Yields Up

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

The Citrus crop forecast released by USDA this morning revealed All Florida orange and grapefruit remaining the same while FCOJ yields increased. To hear the forecast Download Audio For a copy of the April USDA Citrus Crop Forercast Form (.pdf format) CLICK HERE. Citrus Crop Forecast Update Coverage sponsor: A family-owned and operated crop insurance agency. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …