Researchers Looking to Native Pollinators

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

With colony collapse disorder continuing to plague commercial beekeepers in many parts of the country, experts are now beginning to study whether native pollinators can supply the insect pollination needed to form many fruits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Agent Touts Merits Of Low-Volume Psyllid Sprays

Dan Citrus, Florida

Multi-county citrus Extension agent Ryan Atwood explains why low-volume sprays for the psyllids that spread HLB have become so popular in recent years. 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: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Celebrating 75 Years with Earth Day Event

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Well earth day is officially this Thursday, April 22. But FL NRCS State Resource Conservationist Greg Hendricks, says they will be celebrating it today, April 20, in conjunction with their 75th Anniversary. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Economists: OJ Situation OK Even With HLB

Dan Citrus, Florida

“The dismal science.” That’s how economics is often described. But 30 global economists left a recent gathering in Lake Alfred with a fairly optimistic outlook on the future of orange juice, even in the face of greening disease. Florida Department of Citrus economist Mark Brown summed up the economists’ view of the Florida OJ industry. In the first report, he …

Reminder of the AL NRCS Wildlife Management Field Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, General, USDA-NRCS

State Forester, Tim Albritton wants to remind producers who want to learn more about wild turkey and long leaf pine management of the upcoming Wildlife Management and Longleaf Restoration Field Day. Download Audio Click here for more information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GCC Helping Producers Through their Research Efforts

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission executive director, Richey Seaton, says they are putting a lot of effort into their research program to help their producers battle production challenges, such as the resistant palmer amaranth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FDA Seeks Injunction Against Florida Animal Drug Compounder

Dan Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: April 19, 2010 Franck’s Lab in Ocala Ignored Numerous Warnings The Food and Drug Administration is seeking an injunction in federal court against Franck’s Compounding Lab of Ocala, Fla., to prevent the company from introducing adulterated, misbranded, and unsafe animal drugs into interstate commerce. The FDA is concerned that the company’s continued compounding practices …

January Freezes Causing Tomato Prices to Soar

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

USDA economist Ephriam Leibtag, says tomato prices increased by 15% in March due to the weather issues FL experienced earlier this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024