Election Day Countdown

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General

 Everyone in agriculture is encouraged to  make sure their voice is heard on election day.  Report (:35 wma) To learn more about candidates in your district, click Here. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peru & Columbia Now Taking U.S. Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

It took a while, but two more countries are now accepting U.S. beef after the 2003 ban.  Report (:25 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Alabama Department of Agricluture’s Dyan Kennedy has a look at how the cattle markets fared this past week.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Citrus Mutual to Host Meetings Across State

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Mike Sparks, CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, explains the differences between Mutual and FDOC. He also encourages growers to attend the meetings Florida Citrus Mutual will be hosting across the state through December. Report (1:01 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Does Anybody Know Where Renewable Fuels are Headed?

Dan Agri View

This week’s renewable fuels report checks out whose capable hands this is really in.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GROWER TRIALS REPORT # 3 – Charlotte County Experience

Gary Cooper Citrus

Grower Trials Report # 3 comes to us from Production Manager RC “Rick” Vachon, Packers of Indian River, regarding grove experiences in Charlotte County, who writes, “I strongly encourage Growers to come forward, take the time to share your experience. I have been hearing rumors that some growers have found that other products show great promise. Please share your Experiences. …

Too Much Grapefruit Juice In Pipeline

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

At the recent October meeting of FL Citrus Commissioners, economic reports show more grapefruit juice in the pipeline at the start of the season than growers like to see. Citrus Commissioner Cody Estes grows grapefruit in the Indian River region, and he says while the fresh side is going into the season in a strong market position, the grapefruit juice …

Former FDOC Exec Dir on Dept Direction

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Department of Citrus team leaders presented 06-07 season marketing plans to Gulf Citrus Growers in LaBelle this week. Among the crowd in attendance was former FDOC Executive Director Dr Dan Gunter who is now with Alico. In this report, Gunter reacts to what he heard in the FDOC presentation and to comments made by FL Citrus Mutual leaders also in …

Veggies Are Good Brain Food

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

Eating vegetables can help slow down the rate of cognitive change in older adults, according to a recent study. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Map of Citrus Canker in Florida 10-04-06

Dan Citrus

A new map of citrus canker locations in Florida is making the rounds. (pdf file) FDACS/DPI is in the process of providing county-by-county maps of this information and updating them weekly. The address where you can find the updated versions at their website is: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/canker/exmaps.html Growers, don’t forget you can now share what you are doing to deal with canker …