Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida Update

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these reports, John Jackson give us an update on the Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida, which is VERY close to reaching its goal of raising $200,000 in support of creating a new home for the Hall of Fame at Florida Southern College and on the internet. Report (1:30 mp3) Report (1:30 mp3) This news post brought to you …

Southern Peanut Growers to Meet

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Members of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation will be meeting in Panama City starting on Sunday, according to Randy Griggs with the Alabama Peanut producers, who says the meeting will provide producers with some interesting information and insights. The Federation includes producers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Ethanol ByProduct Could Provide Weed Control

Randall Weiseman Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

A team of Agriculture Department researchers may have found a new use for a by-product of ethanol production – controlling weeds in potted plants. USDA’s Agriculture Research Service recently completed a study on the use of dried distillers grains, or DDGS, as a weed deterrent in container-grown ornamentals. The study was published in the February 2008 issue of HortScience. Report …

Peanut Posted Price Drops

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

For the first time in a while the posted price for peanuts fell, as Tyron Spearman looks at the numbers and why this may have happened.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Protecting Producers Against Activists

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Many in animal agriculture may not realize it but there is a group out there watching your back everyday when it comes to threats from activists.  Report (1:15 mp3)   To learn more log on to www.consumerfreedom.com Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Reminds Horse Owners to Vaccinate

Randall Weiseman Florida, Livestock

The number of EEE cases are up this year over last year at this time, and thus the Florida Department of Agriculture is reminding horse owners to vaccinate their animals.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Another Look at the Army Corp of Engineers

Dan Agri View

Who is happy and who is not? Everett Griner talks today about just what the problem is.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Direct Payments Available at FSA Office

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Advanced Direct Payments now available.  This announcement made by U. S. Secretary of Agriculture  Schafer.  USDA’s Farm Service Agency distributes direct payments for the Commodity Credit Corporation. For more information on DCP, visit your local USDA Service Center or http://www.fsa.usda.gov. Also in this report Tyron Spearman lets us know that the Southern Peanut Growers Conference award winners have been announced …

GA Dairy Producer on Beef Education

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Marvin McAvoy is a dairy producer from Whibbs County, Georgia and serves on the Georgia Beef Board. He says educational efforts through the beef checkoff are important for both consumers and producers.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Beef Promotions for Summer Grilling

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Various promotions for the summer grilling season for beef continue as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about one certain promotion that is getting many consumers involved.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024