FL Farms Watching Parental Authority Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The Parental Authority bill before the Florida Legislature this session is one that’s being watched closely by the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and others in agriculture across the state. And State Representative Mike Horner of Kissimmee told me it’s an issue that’s near and dear to his heart. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

GA Beef Checkoff Collections are Down

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Beef Board’s Executive Vice President Josh White says the latest numbers show the trend of declining beef checkoff revenues in the state continues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Geraniums May be the Key to Controlling the Japanese Beetle

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Researchers have discovered that geraniums can help control Japanese Beetles. An invasive pest that causes damages of approximately 450-million dollars each year to the ornamental plant industry alone. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Beef Safety Summit Reveals New Research

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Livestock

According to research presented at the recent 2010 Beef Industry Safety Summit, the essential oils found in orange peel and pulp kill E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Connecting Farm Families to Public School Meals

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

During his recent address to the School Nutrition Association regarding the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, took the opportunity to recognize farmers and their efforts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Teaching Iraq Farmers

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Iraq farmers are studying the U.S. system and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

EPA Florida Water Fight May Be Decided By Someone Else

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2010……Days after state environmental officials detailed to lawmakers their objections to federal water pollution standards opposed by the much of the state’s business and farming communities, a congressman running for agriculture commissioner said a deal could be in the water. U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, who …

FL NRCS Deadlines Fast Approaching

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Ken Morgan, program specialist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers that there are some upcoming deadlines for 2010 funding. Applications for the Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program are due March 11, 2010. And sign up for the Organic Initiative ends March 12, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

AL NRCS Reminds Producers: Upcoming Organic Initiative Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist with the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service, wants to remind producers that the deadline for 2010 funding for the Organic Initiative is coming up on Friday, March 12. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024