Biodiesel Continues to Prove Sustainability

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

A new study shows that biodiesel production continues to be energy-efficient in making biodiesel for diesel vehicles and home heating. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Mixing up Salad Greens

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Traditional iceberg and romaine lettuces remain popular salad choices, but there are many more options available that allow consumers to add flavor, color and nutrition to their plate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 4 Percent

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The recent cattle on feed report showed cattle and calves on feed at 10.5 million head, 4 percent above July 1, 2010 while placements in feedlots during June was also 4 percent above last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farm Bill Could Be Written Soon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

At this past week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City, speakers on Saturday morning discussed the new farm bill as Tyron Spearman was there and reports on what was said. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

U.S. Cattle Herd Still Shrinking

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The latest cattle inventory numbers from USDA show we have the smallest July 1st inventory since the records started 35 years ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Southeast Producers Providing Good Quality Cattle

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

One of the speakers at last week’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association board of directors meeting was Gene Lowrey, general manager of XIT Feeders, as he spent time in both Alabama and Georgia looking at cattle and was pleased with what he saw. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Citrus Expo Seminars to Spotlight Grower Perspectives

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Taking complex concepts from the classroom to the grove can often be challenging. That’s why the 2011 Citrus Expo seminar program will feature firsthand presentations from citrus growers who have successfully implemented emerging ideas in their operations. Five growers will address the seminar theme, “Proactive Innovations for a Positive Future.” Those already confirmed include: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Citrus Growers to Gather at Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

The annual Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet will take place on Aug. 17 at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Gulf Citrus Growers Association President Wayne Simmons says the banquet is an opportunity to discuss topics and events that are affecting citrus growers throughout the state with fellow growers, industry representatives and political leaders who support the …

Visit Citrus Expo Displays to Enter Giveaways

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Keep your eyes open for several exhibitor gift raffles while walking the trade show floor at Citrus Expo on Aug. 17-18. Visit the Improcrop display to register for a chance to win Kentucky Ale beer brewed by Alltech. Stop by Morton Buildings’ booth for your shot at winning a weather alert radio, product gift bags, a heavy duty push broom …