Citrus Expo Setup Underway

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

The 2011 Citrus Expo offically kicks off tomorrow but set-up day is underway. The Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers is the setting for this years event as various industry folks are on hand today preparing their booth spaces for the show as registration opens at 7:00 Wednesday morning. And even though the rain has been falling for the past …

Private forecasters project slightly larger Florida orange crop

Dan Citrus, Florida

Almost two months before the official USDA Florida orange crop forecast is issued in October, two private forecasters have issued 2011-12 crop projections of 142 million boxes and 146 million boxes. Florida produced 139 million boxes in 2010-11. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Getting Ready For Citrus Expo; Learning And Fun Begin Wednesday

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Today, vendors are setting up displays in preparation for Citrus Expo, which runs Wednesday and Thursday at Lee Civic Center near Fort Myers; the first report provides an overview. Download Audio The second report focuses on the fellowship, food and fun events available at Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

As Budget Cuts Loom Partnerships Become More Vital

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

With budgets tight, Frank Nalty Chairman of the Alabama State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, says partnerships are becoming even more important, such as those they have with the NRCS. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Gary Briscoe Added as Citrus Expo Seminar Speaker

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

On Aug. 18 at 9:40 a.m., Gary Briscoe of Barron Collier will speak on “What is being applied, how is it being applied and the results” as part of the Grower Perspective section of the Citrus Expo seminar program. Briscoe joins Bryan Belcher of Davis Citrus Management, who will also speak on this topic. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

FL Producers Encouraged to Implement BMPs

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

There is a lot of effort being put forth in the fight against EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria and Charles Shinn, Asst. Director of Government & Community Affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says there are some actions producers can take as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Implementing Three Food Recalls

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

MONTGOMERY – The Department of Agriculture and Industries Food Safety division today implemented three Class I recalls issued by USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A Class I recall is a potential health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse …

Bumble Bee Populations Also in Decline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A lot of attention has been given to the decline of honey bees over the last several years, but they aren’t the only important pollinators in trouble. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Not Everyone Happy with U.S. Sugar Policy

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The Coalition for Sugar Reform has launched a new website designed to educate consumers and policymakers about the need for reform of the U.S. sugar program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024