NCBA Criticizes FDA Decision

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has criticized the recent decision by the Food and Drug Administration to solicit public comments solely on delaying the implementation of a new feed ban, rather than soliciting public comment on the ban itself. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GCA Past President Enjoyed Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

While it was a challenging year, outgoing president of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Mike McCravy, said he enjoyed serving in that position this past year. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Reminding Peanut Growers of Problem Areas

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Peanuts

Heading into this season Dr. John Beasley, University of Georgia Peanut agronomist, reminds growers of some of the problem areas many faced last year in order to prepare for the upcoming crop. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Citrus Growers Institute Draws Crowd to Hear More on HLB

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Another big crowd of citrus growers turned out for the annual Florida Citrus Growers Institute in Bartow this week. Those attending heard from researchers and fellow growers about the best knowledge available to best cope with citrus greening disease, or HLB, in Florida groves. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff was on hand and files this report. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …

Florida & U S Vegetable Plantings – Spring Acreages

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

CLICK HERE to view the entire vegetables acreage spring plantings report from USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Service. This report offers details on Florida acreage as well as plantings and planting intentions from all around the U S. (pdf file) fl-stats-vegspr09.pdf Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Plum Creek Plants More than 12.2 Million Seedlings in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General

Planting efforts result in the regeneration and growth of millions of trees Gainesville, Fla. — Plum Creek Timber Company today announced this year’s spring planting exceeded 12.2 million seedlings in Florida. The effort is part of Plum Creek’s plan to regenerate and grow forests for future generations. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Ag and Life Sciences Golf Tournament

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament Scheduled for May 29 Gainesville, Fla. – Tee off to support agricultural and life sciences student scholarships!University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumni and friends are invited to campus on Friday, May 29 to participate in the 7th annual CALS Alumni and Friends golf tournament. The tournament will …

Florida’s OTHER Vacation Attraction

Dan Agri View, Equine, Florida

A Missed Opportunity. Today Everett Griner tells us just what this is. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia Legislature Wraps Up

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts

The Georgia Legislature wrapped up last week with several bills passing at the eleventh hour including Senate Bill 128, House Bill 318 and House Bill 529 which Gary Black, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says is imperative to ensure the future of the ag industry in Georgia. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Proposed Increase of Truck Tag Fees

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Sugar, Vegetables

As we have reached the midpoint in this legislative session, Florida Farm Bureau’s Director of State Legislative Affairs, Ben Parks, encourages the ag community to express their concerns to their legislators regarding a House proposal to boost tax revenue by doubling truck registration fees. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …