Economist Reports Citrus Production And Foliar Nutrient Costs

Dan Citrus, Florida

In these reports, University of Florida economist Ron Muraro reports the average cost of producing juice oranges in Florida, and the additional cost of using a foliar nutritional program for HLB control. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Costly Heat

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Everett Griner explains how the livestock suffers from the extreme heat. 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

Packers Focus On Citrus Black Spot At Fresh Fruit Workshops

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus black spot, the new fungal disease found in Southwest Florida this year, was the focus of last week’s Packinghouse Day in Lake Alfred and Indian River Postharvest Workshop in Fort Pierce. Program coordinator Mark Ritenour tells why this is such an important issue for fresh fruit packers and shippers. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …

Ag in Review for the Week of August 23, 2010

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . 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

Senators Question Competition Workshop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Justice held a joint public workshop yesterday in Colorado to discuss competition in the livestock industry. But a group of U.S. Senators, which includes Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, questioned the behavior of USDA leading up to that workshop. Download Audio Additional information, including submitted public comments and transcripts for past workshops can …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 27th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

AL NRCS Announces Nutrient Management & Ag Energy Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Energy, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

AUBURN, Ala. August 27, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) under the “Conservation Activity Plan” or CAP category. In addition, NRCS will be taking applications for the development of Agricultural Energy Management …

GA Specialty Crop Producers Have a Leg Up on Weed Control

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

University of Georgia Weed Scientist, Dr. Stanley Culpepper, says Georgia specialty crop growers have been very fortunate when it comes to the aspect of weed control. 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 …

Studying the Potential of Algae as Biofuel Feedstock

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

With alternative energy starting to take a center stage, there are several new generation biofuel feedstocks being studied for their potential uses as a bioenergy resource, but Paul Mask with the Alabama Cooperative Extension says one budding prospect that may not come directly to mind is pond scum. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

Specialty Crop Sector Growing in North FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Produce is traditionally thought to come from Southern Florida, but Dan Mullins, extension horticulture agent for Santa Rosa County, says markets are opening up for North Florida growers as well. 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 …