Highlands County Citrus Growers’ Leaders Discuss the Issues

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this first report, comments from Executive Director Ray Royce (photo left) of Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA) about the issues keeping his group busy these days. In the second report, incoming HCCGA President Emory Smith (photo right) talks about his view of the challenges facing growers in his area of the state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

HITS golf team crowned in annual tournament

Randall Weiseman Equine

Golfers Paradise! HITS Ocala crowns its winning golf team in annual tournament OCALA, FL (February 24, 2009) — The annual HITS Ocala Golf Tournament crowned its winning team during the Ocala Masters when Tom Davis, JB Bowles, Galen Unold and Curtis Sayler carded a 66 to win the title at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club in Ocala, Florida. Members …

FL Announces Eradication of Horse Disease

Randall Weiseman Equine, Florida, Livestock

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that the last premises determined to have had horses infected with Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) has now been released from state quarantine. For more information about the disease, visit http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/ Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Average Price Increases

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

It was a record peanut crop in 2008 and Tyron Spearman has information showing that the average peanut price was also up. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cattle Feedlot Inventories at 5-year Lows

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The latest numbers show that cattle feedlots currently are at a five year low, but that doesn’t mean prices will be higher. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Preserving Your Food Bill

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

What about canning? Everett Griner talks about this today giving pros and cons. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Agriculture Doing Well

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

We hear everyday how tough the current economic conditions are, but according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, agriculture is still doing well in the state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Growers Must Be Proactive Against Weed Resistance Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

When it comes to the issue of weed resistance, Rick Cole, technology development manager with Monsanto, says that they have found it beneficial to work with the extension service in order to keep recommendations consistent. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Pre-Weaning Health Importance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

In tough times cutting input costs is common, but according to Auburn University Extension Veterinarian Soren Rodning, an area you don’t want to cut is pre-weaning health programs for your calves. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Cattlewomen Promote Cookbook

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

In another way to promote beef, Georgia Cattlewomen Association’s Nanette Bryan says they developed a cookbook which provides a variety of information. Peanut Exports: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024