Citrus Officials Think Consumers Will Like New OJ Commercials

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Commission Chairman George Streetman and Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Leigh Killeen think proposed new orange juice commercials are better than some that fell short in front of focus groups earlier this summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Oil or Ethanol?

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

Energy costs affect food prices. How? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL FSA to Hold Next Biofuel Meeting in Sebring

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

Florida Farm Service Agency state director, Tim Manning, says they will continue their statewide efforts to distribute information to local farmers regarding growing renewable energy crops, during the next “Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels” town hall meeting to be held Wednesday, September 22nd at The Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center in Sebring. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Cotton Seep Committee to Release Pesticide Findings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – In 2006 an expert panel was formed with members from select International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) member countries. The panel, named the Social, Environmental and Economic Performance (SEEP) of Cotton Production, was created as a result of deliberations during the ICAC’s 65th Plenary Meeting that year. The objective of the panel was to provide objective, science-based information …

ABAC Career Day to be Held Nov 16

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will hold their Career Connections for Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources on November 16, 2010. And Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Tim Marshall, says the second annual career day is not just for those employers who currently have positions open. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

FL Receives Significant USDA Funds for Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has awarded block grants to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will receive $4,797,413.00 for their efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Twenty Years of National Organic Legislation

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

2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the original passing of the National Organic Law and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan says that the industry has changed drastically over that time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

National Farm Safety and Health Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

September 19-25, 2010 will be celebrated as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year’s theme is “ATVs: Work Smart. Ride Safe.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

No Disaster Aid for Peanuts

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

USDA released a summary of the 2009 agricultural disaster assistance which includes various crops, but one that many Southeastern growers noticed right away was missing is peanuts, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL FSA Programs for Cattle Producers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Florida, Tim Manning, wants to remind livestock producers about three programs that may be able to help them when facing certain disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024