Industry Making Great Strides in Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As food safety remains a top issue, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Charles Bronson says that the industry is working diligently to constantly improve the food safety system, but realizes that there is still work to be done. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …

Researcher Discusses Advanced Citrus Production Systems

Dan Citrus, Florida

Many think Advanced Citrus Production Systems being researched by several University of Florida scientists could help citrus growers cope with greening and canker diseases by getting trees into production quickly. In the first report, UF researcher Arnold Schumann discusses the advantages of the new systems. He discusses the elements of the systems in the second report. In the third report, …

Gulf Citrus Chief Explains Support For Research Referendum

Dan Citrus, Florida

Carey Soud, president of Gulf Citrus Growers Association, explains why his association of southwest Florida growers has joined other grower associations in supporting a new citrus research order that growers will vote on soon. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

Florida Citrus Rolling Into California; Next Target – Overseas

Dan Citrus, Florida

Fresh Florida citrus was entering California within days of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new canker rule allowing shipments to other citrus producing states for the first time in several years, Richard Kinney of Florida Citrus Packers says in the first report. The next big target for Florida’s fresh fruit market is Japan and other overseas markets, Kinney says in …

Exploitable Weaknesses Found in the Palmer Amaranth

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Cotton farmers faced another tough year in the battle against the mighty pig weed, but UGA extension agronomist Stanley Culpepper, says not all is lost as they do feel they’ve made progress with finding some weaknesses in the pest. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

HITS Ocala announces its 2010 Premier Lodging Partners

Randall Weiseman Equine, General, Livestock

OCALA, FLORIDA (November 5, 2009)–The 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit will be here before you know it and HITS’ Premier Lodging Partners look forward to providing their renowned southern hospitality as they ensure that your stay in Marion County is blue-ribbon worthy. HITS is encouraging exhibitors to support its Official Lodging Partners when making lodging plans this year in order …

Peanuts Continue to Roll In

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Weather

As harvest continues, Tyron Spearman says peanuts are rolling in as many have their eyes on a possible weather system that may affect things next week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

NRCS Communicating Agriculture’s Role in Solving Environmental Challenges

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Ann Mills, Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, says that while they are working to communicate agriculture’s role in the solution to many challenges facing the country, they are fortunate to have the dedicated efforts from partners, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

AL Ag Commissioner Stops Sale of Imported Fish

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops

MONTGOMERY– Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks announced a Stop Sale on imported catfish and basa product from Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, China and Vietnam due to positive results for the antibiotic fluoroquinolones. Fluoroquinolones are not allowed for use in fish or seafood by the FDA. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …