UF Receives $1M to Unlock Energy from Sugarcane Residues

Gary Cooper Energy, Florida, Sugar

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s quest to develop cost-effective methods of producing fuel ethanol from biomass received a $1 million boost this month, with a grant package for research aimed at increasing the amount of fermentable sugar obtained from sugarcane stalks and leaves. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Why CSP Signup is So Late

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Arlen Lancaster explains why the just announced signup for the Conservation Security Program is so late in coming. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Could S-A-R Be Part of Answer for Citrus Canker & Greening?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Growers can get the facts about Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) at a seminar from 10 a. m. til Noon this Wednesday March 26, 2008 at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. In these two reports, Extension Specialist for Horticulture Dr Tim Spann discusses SAR and what the seminar hopes to accomplish. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) …

Citrus Fertilization/Nutrition/Irrigation Seminar Set for Ft Pierce

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Here is more info (pdf file)on an upcoming 2-hour Best Management Practices course designed for the Citrus Owner or Production Manager to update them on current soil fertilization; citrus nutrition and precision irrigation management as it pertains to the production of citrus trees and row crops. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Cattle Inventory May Become Tighter

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

 Last weeks Cattle on Feed report released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service shows on-feed numbers are up two percent, which one  USDA livestock analyst says this could lead to tighter inventories yet this year. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Acreage Report Due Monday

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Some wonder just how many peanuts will be planted this spring, as Tyron Spearman says many will be looking forward to seeing the intended acreage reports which come out Monday, March 31st. Report (:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Concern Over Permanent Disaster

Randall Weiseman General

When it comes to the farm bill, Tyron Spearman reports there are some who have concerns over the idea of permanent disaster being a part of a new bill. Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Send in Census Forms

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia

USDA National Ag Statistics Service officials in the southeast are working on getting the rest of the outstanding 2007 Census of Agriculture forms in. More information can be found at www.agcensus.usda.gov. AL Report (1:00 mp3) GA Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Report on Nutrition Month

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about National Nutrition Month and maintaining healthy eating habits. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Legislative Update Week 3

Randall Weiseman Florida

Ben Parks of Florida Farm Bureau gives an update on week three of the Florida Legislative session. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024