A Tangerine A Day Could Keep the Doctor Away

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia

If you’re eating an apple a day to keep the doctor away – you might want to add a tangerine as it seems that they could help control your weight and protect your heart. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Southeast Agriculture Looks Bright & New Seed Lab

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

Today Tyron Spearman has news from a recent peanut short course concerning the future of agriculture in the Southeast along with an update concerning progress on additions being made to a seed lab. Ag Future: Download Audio Seed lab: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Feedlots Handling More Cattle

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Yesterday afternoon’s Cattle on Feed report showed the on feed numbers on April 1 were at 11.3 million head. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Water Wars

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The three state squabbles are not over yet, and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA & EPA Agree that Conservation Programs Should be Spared

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

As both legislators and administrators continue to grapple with budget cuts that they know must come, it seems that there is one area that most everyone is in agreement on, that conservation funding should be preserved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Announces May 27 Deadline for BCAP Proposals

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

USDA Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Val Dolcini has announced the deadline for project area proposals for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). To be considered, proposals must be submitted to the applicable state office by close of business, May 27, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Eradication Declared in Miami-Dade County Peach Fruit Fly Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced that eradication has been declared in the peach fruit fly outbreak in Miami-Dade County. Regulations have been lifted and fruit movement is no longer prohibited after three life cycles of the fruit fly have occurred and no additional peach fruit fly has been found. Trapping will continue under the statewide …

Easter In Bloom

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

It is the season for the traditional Easter time treat, the Easter Lilly. The following two reports will have more info on the history of this classic flower and how to ensure enjoyment of it long after all the easter eggs are found. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Expect Cuts in New Farm Bill & Large Seeded Peanuts Need Calcium

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

While work has yet to really start on the new farm bill, discussions about it continue as Tyron Spearman has more on that along with a reminder for growers that are using newer large seeded peanuts this year. Farm Bill: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Update On Citrus Abscission Agent/Mechanical Harvesting Aid

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus is working with private firm AgroSource to obtain registration of the abscission agent CMNP, which is expected to be a major aid to mechanical harvesting. AgroSource President Taw Richardson in these reports tells why a hoped-for experimental use permit for CMNP is important to mechanical harvesting efforts, and cites the numerous benefits of CMNP. Download …