Requirements for Certified Peanut Seed

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

Growers have to meet certain requirements when it comes to certified peanut seed, as Tyron Spearman runs throught he list of things to remember. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Last Call for Public Comments on EPA Nutrient Standards

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

With the recently released study indicating that the costs of meeting EPA’s proposed numeric water nutrient standards for Florida waters will be significantly higher than federal estimates, Ag Commissioner, Charles Bronson is urging residents and stakeholders to voice their concerns as the public comment period for the proposed rule closes Wednesday, April 28. Written comments can be submitted several ways: …

Citrus Official: No New CBS Finds Encouraging, But …

Dan Citrus, Florida

The fact that there have been no new citrus black spot finds since the disease’s first discovery in Florida in late March is encouraging to the industry, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says. But he adds that the industry has just begun to deal with this new disease, and will get help from a new task force. Download Audio …

Fresh Florida Citrus Season Almost Over; Deemed Successful

Dan Citrus, Florida

With only some late season Valencia oranges remaining to be picked and shipped, Florida’s fresh fruit season is within about a month of being complete. Citrus Administrative manager Duke Chadwell has the story. 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: …

Weather Changes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

The environmental changes are still questionable. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS AWEP Funding Deadline

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Friday, April 30, 2010, is the deadline for producers in the Suwannee River Management District to apply for Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service funding available through the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Encourages Farmers to Look into FRLP Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program has been around for quite some time and Alabama Assistant State Conservationist, Steve Musser, says that it is a very important one that producers may want to look into. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Southern Root Knot Nematode a Challenge for Cotton Growers

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Georgia cotton producers continue to struggle with nematodes and UGA Plant Pathologist, Bob Kimmerait says that many of them can be addressed through proper crop rotation. But admits that the dreaded Southern Root Knot Nematode is more difficult to manage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Good News and Bad News Regarding Food Borne Illnesses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports good news and bad news in efforts to control illnesses from food borne pathogens. The good news is that efforts to reduce illnesses caused by one of the most dangerous foodborne bacteria, E. coli, appear to be paying off. However, the bad news is, sickness caused by other pathogens is rising. Download …

Making a Silk Purse out of a Sows Ear

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Researchers are finding success in turning swine manure into crude oil which could add an additional one billion-dollar market to the hog industry and reduce U.S. dependence on crude oil imports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024