Putnam: EPA Will Extend Comment Period on Florida Water Rules

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This in today from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s office in WASHINGTON D C – Congressman Adam Putnam today said the Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to extend the comment period on proposed new water rules after a meeting this morning between members of the Florida congressional delegation and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

GA Peanut Crop Update & Peanuts at the Races this Weekend

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

This week Tyron Spearman has been giving updates concerning the peanut crop in the individual states across the deep southeast, and today he has a review of the Georgia crop along with information on how peanuts will be hi-lighted at the Nascar race this weekend. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Japan OK’s Citrus Canker Rule, But Don’t Ship Fruit Yet

Dan Citrus, Florida, International

Florida Citrus Packers executive Richard Kinney says while Japan has agreed to accept canker-blemished fruit from Florida, packers shouldn’t send fruit until procedures are finalized. 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 1, 2024

Yet Another Freeze Warning for South Florida Winter Crop Producers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

The forecast making the rounds among south Florida growers this morning from the Natoinal Weather Service: URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE…CORRECTED FOR HEADLINES NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL – 415 AM EST THU MAR 4 2010 – …FREEZING TEMPERATURES POSSIBLE TOWARDS DAWN FRIDAY… Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Beef Exports

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

The U.S. is to export less beef in 2010. Everett Griner talks on it today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Brazil Citrus Tour June 19-26, 2010 Planned by UF/IFAS Extension

Gary Cooper Citrus, General, International

Multi-County Citrus Agent Steve Futch reports the Extension Service will be conducting a Florida citrus grower tour to Brazil June 19-26, 2010. This tour will visit citrus sites in the State of Sao Paulo. Citrus producing areas near Limeira, Araraquara and Sao Jose do Rio Preto will be highlighted during the one-week tour. The final agenda listing locations visited will …

AL NRCS Accomplishes Conservation Through Great Partnerships

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Charles Holmes, Alabama board member of the National Association of Conservation Districts, says they work closely with the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service in order accomplish conservation goals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL NRCS Working With Organic Producers to Address Conservation Concerns

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

Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Agronomist, Steve Boetger, says one of their new efforts aimed at the growing sector of organic production is the Organic Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024