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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

More Cattle Enter Feedlots than Expected

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

According to the latest numbers, cattle and calves on feed for slaughter in the U.S. was 10.2 million head on September 1st, 3 percent above last year while placements in feedlots during August totaled 2.27 million, 7 percent above last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida’s Cattle Industry

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Livestock

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida’s Cattle Industry. More information about the industry is available on the web site of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Commissioners Discuss FDOC Move to 4-Day Work Week

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Commissioner Vic Story tells why he voiced concern about the Florida Department of Citrus’ recent move to a 40-hour work week; Commission Chairman George Streetman tells where the issue stands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Troubled Gulf

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The gulf region is under mounting stress. Not just from the oil spill disaster. What is it? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peter McClure: Haunted by Citrus Greening

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Peter McClure of Evans Properties, Inc. was profiled in the September issue of Citrus Industry magazine. In this added online feature, he further discusses his first experiences with citrus greening and recalls two defining moments. “A few years after we got psyllids in Florida, I remembered some book learning about greening in school and started reading up on it. I …

Southeast AgNet Will Broadcast Oct. 8 Citrus Crop Forecast Live

Dan Citrus, Florida

Again this year, Southeast AgNet will broadcast the initial USDA crop forecast live at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 8. The broadcast is sponsored by Stallings Crop Insurance. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024