Southeastern Growers Need to be on Watch for Soybean Rust

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Soybeans, Weather

Our cold winter gave soybean rust a slow start, but now with tropical-type weather causing more wind and rain, both UGA plant pathologist, Bob Kimmerait, and UF agronomist, David Wright, say that farmers need to be aware of the current spread of the disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Committee Could Cut Ethanol Subsidy

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

The House Ways and Means Committee is considering a 20-percent cut in the ethanol subsidy that is otherwise set to expire this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FDA Sorting Through Food Safety Comments

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

The Food and Drug Administration has more than 500 comments from the public to sift through to begin the challenging task of writing regulations to make produce safer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Grocery Story Snacking

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

A new study found that 86 percent of shoppers like to shop in a store where they can try foods before buying. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Research Panel Discusses Peanuts

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

At the Southern Peanut Growers annual conference last week in Panama City Florida, growers were able to take part in a production forum which involved 10 different researchers from across the southeast discussing a variety of issues concerning peanut fields across the region. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Cattle on Feed Up but Inventory Down

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The July 1 Cattle Inventory Report shows a one percent drop in the number of cattle and calves in the U.S. compared to last year while the latest Cattle on Feed report shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for slaughter in the U.S. was actually higher than July 1, 2009. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

No Medfly Finds In Weeks Is Good Citrus News

Dan Citrus, Florida

There have been no new finds of the Mediterranean fruit fly in Palm Beach County in three weeks, according to Denise Feiber, spokesperson for Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry. The pest, which can damage citrus and other crops, was first detected in early June. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …

FL Commissioners Spotlight on Equine Vaccinations

Randall Weiseman Equine, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is advising horse owners to get their animals vaccinated against mosquito-borne viruses following an upsurge in the number of Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases. More information is available online by clicking on EEE Vaccinations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Florida Citrus Industry Comments On Calorie Labeling

Dan Citrus, Florida

Don’t just require the listing of calories on beverage labels, but also the nutritional benefits, Florida’s citrus industry urges the Food and Drug Administration. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024