New Biobased Product Labeling

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia

As previously reported the bio-preferred program is designed to encourage more governmental use of bio-based industrial products and now thanks to new labeling, consumers will also be able to definitively identify products made from renewable sources. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GCA Monitoring State Tax Issue

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Georgia, Livestock

Bill Bryan, President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, says they are watching what transpires in the state capitol concerning talks to lower the state’s income tax. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Producers attend NW Beef Conference

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

At the annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show in Marianna Wednesday Dr. Max Irsik, University of Florida Beef Cattle Extension Veterinarian, discussed the importance of cattle producers having a good relationship with their local veterinarian. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Biofuels Workshop to be held in Highlands County

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

Another workshop revolving around growing renewable energy crops and biofuel crops will be held in Lorida, Florida this Monday, February 14th at 10am. For more information log on to the Florida Feedstock Growers website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Gov Scott Budget Proposals Startle Many

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida’s new governor finally released initial budget proposals in recent days, making for interesting discussion in many circles in Tallahassee and around the state. Agriculture interests will want to know just how different Governor Scott looks at things when it comes to crafting a state budget. Gary Cooper has more with this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

AL-FL Peanut Trade Show Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

The 5th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is underway at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama as growers and industry folks from across the southeast are here to learn the latest in the peanut industry. I had a chnace to talk with both Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers and Randy Grigss with the Alabama Peanut Producers …

Citrus Industry eNews: Crop Forecast and Nutritionals/HLB Updates

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Chaires Discusses New Citrus Varieties, Food Safety Issues

Dan Citrus, Florida

New Varieties Development and Management Corporation Executive Director Peter Chaires in these reports discusses progress being made on new citrus varieties as well as food safety issues impacting Florida’s citrus industry. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Good Crowd at NW FL Beef Conference & Trade Show

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The 26th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show took place today at the Jackson County Extension Service’s Ag Conference Center in Marianna. The Beef Conference is an annual University of Florida Extension educational program for beef cattle producers in the tri-state region of Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. And Doug Mayo, Jackson County Extension Director was pleased with the …