FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks aabout making plans for pets prior to disasters. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05082007_2.html Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton Growers Dry

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Georgia Cotton Commission executive director Richey Seaton says the dry weather is a serious situation for cotton growers. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Plant Materials for Alternative Fuels

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is playing a vital role in developing plants that could be used as future energy sources through the Plant Materials Program, according to Florida state conservationist Niles Glasgow. Find out more about the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

AL NRCS Small Farmer Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has implemented an outreach effort called the Small Farmer Initiative Program. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Don’t Give Up Peanut Butter!

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner looks at the recent recall and what consumers might be able to do about checking their brands.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Dry Lake Okeechobee

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Weather

Low water levels in Lake Okeechobee and continued dry weather is getting national media coverage, with no relief in sight. Water levels in Lake Okeechobee are expected to drop below the record of just under nine feet on Thursday, according to the South Florida Water Management district, making this the worst drought on record. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

FL Ag Hall of Famers Sought

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Nominations are now being accepted for candidates to the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2008. The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1, 2007. The nominees, chosen by an independent panel of judges, will be announced later this year. The induction ceremony will take place during the 30th annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet and awards ceremony at …

Working on Disaster Aid

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA’s Farm Service Agency is getting ready to implement the $3 billion disaster assistance legislation just signed that provides aid for producers affected by natural disasters in 2005, 2006 and early 2007, which includes hurricane and drought here in the southeast. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

Citrus Expo Pre-Registration Opens June 1, 2007

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, General

On-Line Pre-registration for the 2007 Citrus Expo opens Friday June 1st. All attendees who pre-register before August 15 will be entered into an exclusive door prize drawing at the Expo. You can pre-register online by going to www.southeastagnet.com and choosing the Citrus Expo link, then choosing the Pre-Registration icon. Other ways to pre-register include calling the Citrus Expo office at …

FDOC Works on New TV Ads for Florida Orange Juice

Randall Weiseman General

In this Florida Department of Citrus Feature, Andrew Meadows talks explains the intense process the department goes through when creating new ads to promote Florida orange juice. Report (1:28 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024