Roka Addresses Labor Costs Of Growing And Harvesting Citrus

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida economist Fritz Roka takes a broad look at citrus labor costs. He addresses the high cost of harvesting labor late this spring, the cost of regulatory compliance and the impact the immigration debate may have had on labor cost and availability, among other things. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Sponsored …

RUTFs coming from Peanuts

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

Peanuts higlighted a tele-conference held today where officials discussed the Food for Peace program called Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods, as peanuts have become an important part of that program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

LA Nina Making a Comeback

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

According to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, La Niña has re-emerged in the tropical Pacific Ocean and should gradually strengthen and continue into winter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Cattlemen Urge Signing of NNC Petition

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Together, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association filed a lawsuit challenging the EPA’s determination letter and final rule establishing numeric nutrient criteria for waters in Florida. This was filed this past April and while other efforts are underway, NCBA’s Deputy Environmental Council Ashley Lyon, said the litigation is proceeding. Download Audio To sign the petition to …

Upcoming Peanut Events

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has more information about a couple of upcoming events in the peanut industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL NRCS Reminder of September 30th Signup Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Peanuts, USDA-NRCS

Steve Musser, Assistant State Conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind producers that an important sign-up deadline is coming up next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia State Vet on Importance of Animal Traceability

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

After a recent issue with TB, Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Carter Black said animal disease traceability is something we need. Download Audio To make a comment on the proposed rule click here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Role of Bees being Vital

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the import role that bees play as pollinators of Florida crops. More information is available online by clicking on Bees as Pollinators. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024