The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation Convention wrapped up last night in Marco Island, but part of yesterday’s general membership meeting included a presentation from Florida’s Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Tim Manning. I talked with him afterwards and the message he wants to get out is there are programs though local FSA offices designed specifically for cattle producers in …
Unnoticed Anniversary
It has been 75 years since R.E.A. was established. Everett Griner talks about some of the changes made. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Rouse Joins Roster of Citrus Expo Seminar Speakers
Dr. Bob Rouse, of the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, has been added to the lineup of Citrus Expo seminar speakers. He will present an update on HLB and nutrition and discuss systemic acquired resistance (SAR) trials at Immokalee at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18. For the complete list of Citrus Expo seminar topics, speakers, and times, …
DuPont Coragen Aids in Insect Control Without Harming Beneficials
Thanks to a newly expanded crop label, more producers are now able to use the insect control of DuPont Coragen. And Lars Swanson, portfolio manager for Rynaxypyr products, says that this new mode of action will provide a key solution for growers who are looking for tools to manage and prevent resistance from insects without harming beneficials. Download Audio Sponsored …
FL NRCS Reminds Producers of CSP Deadline
For those interested in the Conservation Stewardship Program, Florida NRCS State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, says the deadline for 2010 funding is coming up on Friday, June 25. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Unknown Population of Pollinators Found in the Desert
As National Pollinator Week wraps up, we have a report about a finding of honeybees in the African Desert that have been isolated for the last 10,000 years. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
NCBA President on Governance Structure Progress
NCBA President Steve Foglesong, while speaking this week at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, said they are now working to get copies of those bylaws concerning the governance structure worked up and out to cattlemen across the country by hopefully next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Emergency Loans Available & Senate to Hold Farm Bill Hearing
There are still emergency loans available for growers in certain areas, as Tyron Spearman has information on what’s available along with a reminder about an upcoming farm bill hearing. Loans: Download Audio Hearing: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Crist’s Delayed Citrus Appointments Causing More Grumbling
Gov. Charlie Crist, who has already perturbed the citrus industry by vetoing important research funding bills, is also very late in appointing members of the Florida Citrus Commission. 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
Researcher Discusses HLB Protection For Young Citrus Trees
Research into better methods for protecting young citrus trees from HLB infection is promising, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers says in this report. 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