Auburn Animal Science Staff Increasing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Wayne Green talks about another position they will soon hopefully be filling on the Animal Science Department staff at Auburn University, all due to rising student numbers.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Lowers Meat Production Forecast

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Due to rising feed prices, USDA has made changes to their meat production forecasts for the rest of this year and next year.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

What Would Happen If???

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner gives us something to really think about today.   Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

June Citrus Crop Report Final For Bob Terry

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

This month’s citrus crop update is the last one before retirement for citrus crop statistics administrator Bob Terry, who has worked in ag statistics in the citrus area for nearly four decades and has overseen the citrus numbers for more than 20 years. In these reports, Terry gives us his regular analysis and comments. Stay tuned for reports to come …

FLORIDA TOMATOES DEEMED SAFE BY FDA

Gary Cooper Alabama, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that Florida-grown tomatoes have been deemed safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has been added to the agency’s list of states with “safe to eat” tomatoes. FDA’s website is updated in the evening and will reflect the change. “I was confident Florida was …

USDA Delays Price Change Proposal for Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

We told you earlier that USDA had proposed changes to the peanut pricing structure, but according to Tyron Spearman that has been delayed.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NBCA Re-Organizing

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is going through a few structural changes, which their President Andy Groseta says will help them better serve their membership.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Lower Corn Forecast Means Higher Prices

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Livestock

With all the wet weather problems in the corn belt, USDA has reduced their forecast for this years corn crop which will likely mean higher corn prices for livestock producers.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Deadline Coming for WHIP in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has announced June 27 as the cutoff date for the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program. WHIP offers financial and technical assistance to install structural and management practices on eligible non-federal lands to address restoration of declining habitats of Florida. Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Dealing with Tomato Crisis

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Federal officials continue to hunt for the source of a 17-state salmonella outbreak linked to three types of raw tomatoes, while the list of supermarkets and restaurants pulling those varieties from shelves and menus is growing. Several states have been put on the safe list, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama, according to Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association executive director Charles …