Meador Discusses Citrus Mechanical Harvesting Progress

Dan Citrus, Florida

Paul Meador, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission’s Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council, in these reports gives an update on mechanical harvesting efforts, the abscission chemical CMNP, tree health and mechanical harvesting, and the use of mechanical harvesting in conjunction with advanced citrus production systems. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture …

Producers Invited to Attend 2011 Conservation Farming Field Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service is one of many sponsors of the 2011 Conservation Farming Field Day to be held on Tuesday, April 12 from 10 till noon. And William Birdsong with Auburn Extension encourages producers to come out and visit their high residue crop demonstrations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

General Ag Bill Addressed Many 2011 Issues

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

We have covered the General Ag Bill closely over the past few sessions and House Ag Policy Chair, Steve Crisafulli says the successful veto override has allowed lawmakers to address many issues that were on the plate for 2011 in one broad stroke. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Sustainable Plant Containers May Not be so Green After All

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Nursery Crops

Many in the nursery industry are looking at improving their environmental footprint with green products made for commercial greenhouses such as natural bio-degradable green pots and containers, but researchers are currently studying just how green these products are. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Status Update on UGA Weather Monitoring Network

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Weather

Tyron Spearman gives us the latest on where the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network currently stands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FCA President Testifies at Hearing

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Jim Strickland, President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, was one of two members of the NCBA who testified yesterday before the House Agriculture Committee’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee on how challenges in the industry and the impact federal regulations are having on their operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

AL Budget Cuts Forcing Some Fee Hikes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said with budget cuts being felt around the state, it’s causing fees in some cases to rise as one example of that came to light just this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GCA President Optimistic about Year Ahead

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

At last week’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention, Steve Blackburn from Waynesboro, Georgia took over as president of the association and said he’s optimistic about the year ahead. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Peanut Farmers Have 1 Week to Vote & Peanut Posted Price

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

There is only one week to go in voting for Georgia peanut growers concerning the referendum in their state as Tyron Spearman has that reminder along with updating this week’s peanut posted price. Vote: Download Audio Price: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024