Economic Growth Could Help Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

With the economy improving, USDA Outlook Board Chairman Gerry Bange, says that could be a real good thing for agriculture, especially producers of higher value products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Emphasizes Safety of Seafood

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today said that seafood currently being harvested in Florida is safe and has not been impacted by the oil spill in the gulf. He is concerned that misinformation about the conditions in the gulf waters may unnecessarily impact the state’s seafood industry. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

AL Ag Dept Involved with Oil Spill Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

The annual meeting of the Alabama Agri-Business Council started today in Orange Beach, Alabama as one topic of discussion was the situation concerning the impending arrival of the oil spill onto the shores of Alabama. Glen Zorn, Alabama Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture, was at this mornings meeting and talked about how they have been involved with this situation. Download Audio …

FL Ag Does Well in Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Sam Ard, Director of Governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said overall agriculture did well in this year’s state legislative session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL NRCS Announces Energy Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General, USDA-NRCS

AUBURN, AL April 30, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Applications are being accepted through May 21, 2010. While this is a continuous signup, applications for 2010 funding must be received by the …

Farm Bill Hearings Coming to the Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Hearings concerning the 2012 Farm Bill have already begun as Tyron Spearman reports two dates for hearings have just been set for a couple of locations here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Researching Nitrogen Fertilizer Products

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

At the recent annual Hay Production School hosted by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, State Extension Forage Specialist for the University of Georgia Dr. Dennis Hancock, said they just completed a three year study with some enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizer products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Fresh from Florida Campaign

Randall Weiseman Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign, which helps boost sales of Florida agricultural products by helping shoppers easily identify items that are Florida-grown. More information is available online by clicking on “Fresh from Florida.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Orange Co Citrus Scientist Reports On Psyllid Effort

Dan Citrus, Florida

At a recent grower meeting, Orange Co scientist Shawron Weingarten discussed efforts to raise parasitic wasps his company hopes will help keep HLB-spreading psyllids under control. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. 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 …

FL Citrus Industry Annual Conference To Be June 9-11

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference hosted by Florida Citrus Mutual will be held June 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. The event includes numerous industry meetings and an educational session, social gatherings, and golf and fishing tournaments. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus …