Scientists have long urged growers to work with their neighbors to cooperatively spray for the psyllids that spread citrus greening disease. Many have started such efforts, including some growers in the Peace River Valley area. In these two reports, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Barbara Carlton discusses recent meetings in her area intended to encourage more growers …
Renewable Fuels
There is an industry struggling to survive. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida Provides for Increased Apalachicola Bay Oyster Production
(TALLAHASSEE/FDACS)– Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson and Chairman Rodney Barreto of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today announced that both the winter and summer oyster harvesting areas in the Apalachicola Bay System will be opened for harvest seven days per week through August 31, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …
Florida Farm Bureau Pleased Rooney Achieves Ag Committee Appt
(Fl Farm Bureau – Gainesville, Fla.) – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Rooney (R-16, photo left) was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture, becoming the only Florida member to serve on that body. “This is great news,” said John L. Hoblick (photo right), president of Florida Farm Bureau Federation. “The Agriculture Committee impacts our industry in so many ways …
More UGA Cuts Expected
The recent economy has forced The University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences to take some deep financial cuts and Tyron Spearman has this report on how more cuts are expected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Scientists Using Wild Potatoes to Improve Potato Health
USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists are using wild potatoes to help solve a wide array of issues pertaining to potato health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Oil Spill Being Tied to Clean Energy Legislation
Many in Washington are tying the Deepwater Horizion oil spill to legislation dealing with climate change. But some believe that the focus should stay on those suffering in the Gulf. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Report
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines Report is out and while it is only an advisory, it is a step in the development of the dietary guidelines for Americans. About the Report: Download Audio Report Priorities: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Issues Discussed at Animal Ag Symposium
Many people were in Washington, D.C. last week to talk about the issues facing animal agriculture in our country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
TB Found in Colorado Dairy Herd
It was announced recently that Bovine Tuberculosis has been confirmed in four cows in a Colorado dairy herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024