Now That Citrus Tree Count Is Updated, What Now?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, more news and nuance from the recent tree count update from USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Service. Bob Terry compares the results of the recent count to tree counts in the past, and looks ahead now toward the coming citrus crop forecast, which is set to be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday October 12, 2007. By the way, we’ll …

A Preview of Another Great Looking Florida Grapefruit Crop

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

Checking in with Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique, about the upcoming Florida grapefruit crop. Hear his comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Changes Hands

Randall Weiseman General

The Acting Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner held a telephone press conference with reporters Monday to talk about his priorities. Conner is an Indiana farm boy who has served as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture under Johanns since 2005. President Bush has not yet nominated a permanent secretary to replace Mike Johanns who resigned last week to run for US Senator …

Mobile Irrigation Lab in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has a part to play in helping Lake County Florida growers evaluate their irrigation systems to be more efficient. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Chemical for Loosening Fruit Approval Pending

Dan Citrus

Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff attended a meeting in Lakeland today where it was reported to the Florida Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council that there is pending approval for a chemical for loosening the fruit on the citrus trees for mechanical harvesting.   Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Sunbelt Field Exhibits Ready to Go

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts

According to Executive Director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, Chip Blalock, their field crops look good as they near the big event coming October 16th through 18th in Moultrie, Ga.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Concerns About Clean Water Legislation

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Terry Stokes says they are very concerned about clean water legislation that is being discussed in our nation’s capitol, and urges cattle producers to get involved.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Organic Food Industry

Dan Agri View

This industry goes all the way back to the 60’s.  Everett Griner today tells us about how this industry was in the beginning for the consumer trying to find some of their product, and, just how it is today in finding their product.  Everett also gives us the latest numbers, looking at some interesting statistics on this.  Report (1:00 mp3) …

Peanut Contract Offers Made

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Contract offers gave been made for runner-type peanuts in the Southeast, something that growers are urged to look at and think about.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Rain Slows Peanut Harvest

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Good rains across parts of the Southeast this weekend has brought peanut harvest to a standstill in some areas.  Report (:55 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024