FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Disaster Planning for Livestock

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about planning ahead for livestock in case of disaster. For more information from the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Industry, click here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Citrus Varieties Trials About to Begin in FL Groves

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this last official “FDOC FRIDAY” program featuring Florida Dept of Citrus News, according to Peter Chaires of the New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC), things are quickly progressing now toward field trials soon to begin in Florida groves. Growers will be able to participate in trying out some of the new varieties in the field trials in hopes …

USDA: $28.4 MILLION FOR SPECIALTY CROP RESEARCH

Gary Cooper Citrus, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2008 -Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced today that USDA is making available $28.4 million for research and extension projects in fiscal year 2008 to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by developing and disseminating science-based tools to address needs of specific crops. “This is a substantial investment in scientific research and technology for production …

AL Cattleman Hopes for Yes Vote on Referendum

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Tuesday, July 29th is the date Alabama cattle producers will vote on the continuation of the state 50-cent beef checkoff, as Max Bozeman, a producer from Elba, hopes all will get out and vote yes.  Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more about how the checkoff works for you click here  Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

73 More Needed for GA Equine Plate

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Livestock

Only 73 more people are needed to signup for the new equine license plate in Georgia for it to become a reality.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

TB Found in California Dairies

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy

The fact that TB has been found in three dairy operations in California have many in that state worried as to how it will affect the industry there.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

South Korea Looking into U.S. Beef Deal

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

The process of U.S. beef being allowed into South Korea still isn’t over, as certian ones in that country still have issues with it.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Crop Payments Continue

Randall Weiseman Field Crops

Quality claims for crop disaster payments can still be made at this time, as Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with that and other payment programs.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USA Peanut Congress Awards

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman runs through the list of recent USA Peanut Congress award winners.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy in Montgomery has this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024