U.S. Trade Representative Says Time for FTA Passage Has Come

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk says he believes the passage of the South Korea, Columbia and Panama Free Trade Agreements will result in market gains for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

More on the Beverage Wars

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Food and Nutrition Service Under Secretary Kevin Concannon says they are leaving the final decision regarding chocolate and other flavored milk to the local school systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Extension Farm Field Day this Thursday in Jay, Florida

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

The West Florida Research and Education Center will hold an Extension Farm Field Day this Thursday, August 25th at the Jay Research Facility near Jay, Florida as growers across the area are invited to attend. For more information about the event click here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Feedlot Placements Set Records

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The latest cattle on feed report shows a lot of cattle are being taken off burned pastures and put into feedlots as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Putnam Talks Water

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

While addressing growers at Citrus Expo last week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam called water the most important long-term issue facing the state and criticized two federal policies affecting the state’s water resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioners Spotlight on Energy being a Top Priority

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the move of Florida’s Office of Energy to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. More information is available online by clicking on Office of Energy. For information about the 2011 Florida Energy Summit (October 26-28) in Orlando, click on Summit. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored …

Citrus Meetings Slated On FDOC Legislation; Nutrition/HLB Research

Dan Citrus, Florida

Two important citrus meetings are on tap this week. Today, a Florida Citrus Commission committee is slated to discuss the chapter of Florida Statutes governing the Florida Department of Citrus. Wednesday, numerous growers are expected to attend a meeting of a Citrus Research and Development Foundation committee that will discuss research on nutrition in HLB-infected trees and any gaps in …

Citrus Veteran Al Kunz Shared Memories At Tavares Luncheon

Dan Citrus, Florida

Al Kunz was one of many industry veterans who gathered to renew friendships and recall the good old days at a Mature Citrus Mentors Luncheon earlier this year in Tavares. In this report he recalls his citrus career and says seeing others at the luncheon was “just like old times again.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed …