Bayer Introduces New Potato Herbicide

Gary Cooper General, Vegetables

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Bayer CropScience Release – May 18, 2010) — Potato growers looking for higher potato yields and more sacks per acre have a new, highly effective and reliable solution with Rely® 280 herbicide from Bayer CropScience. Rely 280, an advanced and more concentrated formulation of Rely herbicide, is now registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency …

Bear Encounters and How to Deal with Nuisance Wildlife

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida’s black bears are seen regularly in Northwest Florida during the spring as they search for food, as the woods provide them with all the sustenance they need, from berries to seasonal plants, but if given the opportunity of easy pickings bears will seek out residential areas for feasting. To address this and how to deal with other nuisance wildlife …

Impact of Oil Spill in the Gulf

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner takes a look at what impact this oil spill is having and going to have on America and the world. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Planning Progressing For Citrus Expo, Aug. 18-19

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus growers have said they want practical, economical suggestions for dealing with citrus greening and other grove problems. Citrus Expo seminar planners have listened. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Research Funding Alternatives Addressed Post-Veto

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the wake of Gov. Crist vetoing a bill that would have authorized grower assessments by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks discusses possible research funding alternatives. 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: …

FFB Disappointed in Governor Veto of Two Key Ag Bills

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida Farm Bureau Director of State Governmental Affairs, Ben Parks, says the Ag industry is disappointed over the vetoes of their two priority Ag bills and encourages producers to continue to voice their support of the measures to their local representatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

NCC has Several Concerns Regarding Changes to Clean Water Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, General, Georgia

America’s Commitment to Clean Water Act has been introduced in the house, and would change the scope of the current Clean Water Act by removing the word navigable. Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, says the bill is causing a great deal of concern in the ag community. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Tree Growers thinking of Christmas in May

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Christmas Tree growers are currently analyzing last year’s sales trends as they prepare for the 2010 holiday season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL New Ag Energy Signup Deadline Nearing

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

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that this Friday, May 21st is the application deadline for 2010 funding for an initiative designed to help producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

FCA Convention Featuring Cattlemen’s College

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is just 5 weeks away, as FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley says they hope producers will take part in their cattlemen’s college which will offer four different sessions. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …