Citrus Growers Learn About Possible Alternative Crops

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida experts speaking at Citrus Expo this week told growers about the possibility of growing peaches and blueberries on former citrus land vacated because of greening or other problems. 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 …

Citrus Growers Meet New UF-IFAS Head Jack Payne

Dan Citrus, Florida

New University of Florida-IFAS head Jack Payne addressed the Gulf Citrus Growers Association banquet in Fort Myers this week. 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

FSA Mission to Serve Producers

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

There are various programs through USDA’s Farm Service Agency which are available to producers across the southeast, as Tyron Spearman looks at how some of those may benefit your operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Milk Production and Dairy Herd Expanding

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

This week’s USDA milk report is showing that dairy operators are expanding herds again which means we should see more production next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Broiler Numbers are Up

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Poultry

According to the latest report from USDA, the broiler industry is gearing up for a big production hike next year and prices could even top this years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Bayer CropScience Explains Cancelling of Temik for Citrus

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

Day two of the annual Citrus Expo is underway as the seminars will run until noon while the trade show will be open until 2:00 this afternoon. As mentioned yesterday, we have seen a record crowd for Southeast AgNet/Citrus Industry Magazine’s annual event and invite you to come in yet today. One item of interest we brought to your attention …

AL NRCS Announces Deadline for Conservation Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Ala, Aug. 18, 2010 – Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced October 1, 2010, as the cutoff date for producers to sign up for the following conservation programs: Conservation Stewardship Program; Environmental Quality Incentives Program which includes the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program, organic farming, and high tunnels; the Grassland Reserve Program; Wildlife Habitat …

Commissioner Bronson Supports Putnam in Ag Commissioner Bid

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson will be leaving office in approximately 5 months due to term limits and he believes Congressman Adam Putnam would be a fine choice for the next Florida Agriculture Commissioner. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024