AVMA Questions Dropping Animal ID Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The American Veterinary Medical Association is concerned about USDA’s decision to scrap the national animal identification system, as it could could seriously hinder U.S. veterinarians’ ability to track diseased animals and prevent the spread of those diseases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Citrus Fungal Disease Suspected In Florida

Dan Citrus, Florida

State agriculture officials suspect the serious citrus fungal disease citrus black spot has been found in a Collier County citrus grove. They are awaiting confirmation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the story. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

FL Commisioner’s Spotlight on the Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida

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

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about a $250,000 grant from The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida (philanthropic affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida) that will help Florida’s food banks feed Florida families in need. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on Blue Foundation Grant. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

Healthy Citrus Trees Likely Tolerate HLB Best

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida scientist Tim Spann and others are conducting research into the correlation between general tree health and HLB. In this report, Spann tells how scientists hope to use existing research findings as building blocks in learning more about tree health and HLB. Download Audio Here, Spann says he believes research will show that healthy trees with good nutrition …

Citrus Economists To Discuss Future Of The OJ Industry

Dan Citrus, Florida, International

Citrus economists, mostly from Florida and Brazil, will meet in Lake Alfred this week to discuss the future of the global orange juice industry. They’ll make a public presentation at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Citrus Research and Education Center. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …

More Research Supports Citrus’ Health Claims

Dan Citrus, Florida

A new study from the State University of New York at Buffalo suggests that orange juice may counteract some of the bad effects of a high-fat, fast-food meal. 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 …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 2nd put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Bishop Addresses Key Issues at GCA Convention Banquet

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop attended the Georgia Cattleman’s Convention and spoke on some pressing issues currently facing agriculture. Listen to the interview here: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GAC Pleased with Continued Food Safety Efforts in the GA Legislature

Randall Weiseman Beef, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Vegetables

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the Sanitary Activity for Food-Processing Enterprises or SAFE Act will further strengthen the food safety legislation that was passed last session setting parameters for food processing companies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …