Pioneer Excited About Need Seed Varieties for 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Georgia, Soybeans

Even with challenging weather, Dan Buck, soybean product communications manager with Pioneer, says their growers had a pretty successful year and that’s why he is excited to see what 2012 might bring. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …

Reform Efforts Need to Focus on Preparation of Veggies

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

John Keeling with the National Potato Council says any reform efforts aimed at improving nutrition in school meal programs needs to be focused on the preparation of vegetables instead of singling any one particular veggie out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

Citrus Growers And Researchers Expect A Lot From Rootstocks

Dan Citrus, Florida

At a recent Citrus Research Field Day originating in Lake Alfred, University of Florida scientist Jude Grosser told growers about the many attributes he and other researchers are seeking in new rootstocks. Suitability for use in new Advanced Citrus Production Systems and the ability to survive and produce fruit in the face of HLB and other diseases are among the …

Holidays Are Big For Fresh Florida Citrus – Official Tells How Big

Dan Citrus, Florida

A large amount of fresh Florida citrus is shipped from around Thanksgiving through Christmas each season. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell tells how big this season is for the fresh industry, why so much fruit is shipped, and which varieties are most popular during the holiday stretch. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! …

Citrus Workers May Not Come From Mexico Soon, NCAE VP says

Dan Citrus, Florida

As soon as 2015, the majority of citrus and other farm workers may not come from Mexico as they do now, says Frank Gasperini, vice president of the National Council of Agricultural Employers. Gasperini, in Florida recently to participate in a labor compliance seminar, also ponders where ag workers will come from in the future and what language they’ll speak. …

This IS a Nutty Issue

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

This is a strong complaint among consumers. Everett Griner looks into pecan and peanut prices and possibly why they are escalating at such a rapid pace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

Corn Growers Disappointed Joint Committee Has Failed to Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

WASHINGTON (November 21, 2011) — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction’s failure to produce a deficit reduction plan: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …

No Action will Affect New Farm Bill & Renewable Energy Grants

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

The news coming out of Washington is not good in efforts by the Super Committee to come to an agreement concerning the federal deficit, as Tyron Spearman has information on how this will affect the writing of a new farm bill along with an update concerning energy grants from USDA. Farm Bill: Download Audio Grants: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Website Helps Dairy Producers Purchase Cottonseed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

There is a website designed specifically for dairy producers looking to buy cottonseed as Tom Wedegaertner with Cotton Incorporated said through the Cottonseed Marketplace you can connect with sellers of whole cottonseed and request a quote. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

FL Commisioner’s Spotlight on Holiday Food Safety with Chef Justin

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight we are featuring Chef Justin Timineri, the Fresh From Florida Culinary Ambassador, who talks about food safety during the holidays. More information about food safety is available online at From Farm to Table. Download Audio To view an extensive library of printable Fresh From Florida recipes, visit Chef Justin’s web site at TheFloridaChef.com. Plus …