Time for Ag Industry to Speak Up Regarding Immigration Reform

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Georgia’s 2011 Session is closing on week 9 and immigration reform is still the topic that most concerns those in the agriculture sector. And Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, tells us that the lawmakers are not currently hearing from employers regarding the harm this legislation can do and therefore he encourages producers to contact their senators now. …

Biofuel Crops And Much More Addressed In Citrus Industry

Dan Citrus, Florida

The March issue of Citrus Industry magazine addresses biofuel crops as alternatives or additions to citrus holdings, leafminer control, canker management, plant growth regulators for psyllid management and the use of genomics for pest and disease solutions. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Total Independence

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner explains how independent energy production is coming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

New Improved CASE Cotton Picker Very Popular with Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The demand for Case IH’s new 2011 635 cotton picker has exceeded supply as Trent Hagaard, cotton sales and marketing team leader with Case IH, explains some of the improvements that have made the 635 so popular to cotton growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida …

FL School 1 of 15 Finalist in Recipes for Healthy Kids Contest

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Liberty Middle School in Orlando has placed in the top five of the vegetable division for the Recipes for Healthy Kids competition. Consumers can vote for their Roasted Fish Crispy Slaw Wrap recipe for the Popular Choice award by visiting recipesforkidschallenge.com by May 15. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Progress being Made Against Melon Virus

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

There is new hope for melon growers concerned about cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus, or CYSDV. As Agriculture Research Service scientist have identified several local weeds and important alternate as hosts of the virus. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

For Crape Myrtles Size Does Matter

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

Thanks to new breeding programs Crape Myrtles now come in all shapes and sizes and there is one to fit any landscape space. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Argentina Peanut Crop gets Rain & CRP Signup Starts Monday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman updates how things stand with the peanut crop in Argentina along with a reminder about the CRP signup which starts Monday. Peanuts: Download Audio Signup: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

Korean FTA Would Boost Beef Sales

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Congress must move swiftly to ratify the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement. Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Citrus Industry eNews: Gunter Resigning; Citrus Forecast; Temik Loss

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Research Foundation COO Gunter to Resign Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …