Laurel Wilt Disease Detected in Miami-Dade

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has positively identified the presence of laurel wilt disease, a destructive disease of redbay, avocado and other trees in the laurel family (Lauraceae), on three swamp bay trees in south Miami-Dade County. State and federal agriculture officials are working with the industry and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and …

GBB Has New Director of Industry Information

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board’s Josh White said they have announced the hiring of a new Director of Industry Information… As Brooke Williams of Macon, Georgia officially came on board today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

ACA Promoting SLE Rodeo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The 2011 Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo is coming up March 10th thru 12th at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said it’s an event they look forward to every year. Download Audio To get rodeo tickets call 1-888-2-rodeo-2 or log on to the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

New Research for Celiac Disease

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

New research may bring hope for the millions who are forced to pass on any food that contains wheat, barley or rye due to suffering from the condition known as Celiac Disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FBC Chairman Concerned about Checkoff Funds

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

While beef checkoff dollars are being used in ways to help promote producers product Roger Butler, the new Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, said those dollars are getting tight. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Stocks and Processing Update

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The latest peanut stocks and processing report is out as Tyron Spearman says the numbers are favorable. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NACD Calls on Senate to Support FY11 Conservation Funding

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

WASHINGTON, D.C.—March 1, 2011—In a letter sent to members of the Senate today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and other conservation groups urged lawmakers to support fair and reasonable funding levels for rural America, agriculture and agricultural conservation within the 2011 appropriations legislation. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Superhero ‘Captain Citrus’ Drops In On Florida Students

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

A virtual superhero from the planet Orange and a Creative Juices contest aim to spread the Florida citrus message to students in three Florida counties and beyond. Florida Department of Citrus Foodservice Director Vanessa Hodak has the details. Captain Citrus: Download Audio Creative Juices contest: Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

AL Farmers Markets to Remain Open for Now

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

MONTGOMERY – John McMillan today announced developments that could result in keeping both State Farmers’ Markets open. As a result, McMillan, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, said the facilities will remain open at least another week to give interested parties time to work out details. He released the following statement earlier today: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …