SE Climate Consortium Has Info For Growers

Randall Weiseman General, Weather

Being aware of how seasonal weather patterns might affect specific commodities can help growers make better decisions from year to year and the Southeast Climate Consortium helps growers in this part of the country do just that. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

El Nino Could Impact Winter Vegs

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It’s an El Nino year and the Southeast Climate Consortium has a wealth of information for growers about the potential impacts of this on specific agricultural commodities. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

UF IFAS Canker and Greening Research Update

Dan Citrus

 In this week’s “Ask the Citrus Expert” feature, UF/IFAS/CREC Director Dr Harold Browning discusses the status of canker and greening research getting underway here in Florida.  He says information already existing around the world is saving much time in the process, and that University personnel are spending a good deal of time and effort right now working with fresh packers …

USDA Radio Report regarding Grapefruit Purchase

Dan Citrus

USDA radio reporters included this report on their national newsline Tuesday, about the recent confirmation that USDA plans to buy millions of gallons of grapefruit juice for government feeding programs.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Slowing Volume of Illegal Immigrants and Our Farm Labor

Dan Agri View

Just what is cutting the flow of illegal immigrants doing to farmers?  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Ag and Business Leaders Want Amendment 3 to Pass!

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Pork, Sugar, Vegetables

In this Juice News report, Gary Cooper has comments from Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber about why agriculture folks want Amendment 3 to pass.  ALso in this report, a brief follow up with comments from Indian River Citrus League about USDA’s planned purchase of millions of gallons of Florida grapefruit juice, which should help stabalize prices for growers.  Report (1:00 wma) …

Florida Ag Wants Amendment 3 to Pass!

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Agriculture people in Florida are fed up with needless and inappropriate amendments being made to the state constitution, things like pig crate amendments that make Florida a laughing stock nationwide.  BUT there are people who like being able to snow the public into voting for amendments that voters often don’t understand.  At the last minute we heard about millions of dollars coming …

USDA Buys Grapefruit Juice

Dan Citrus

With grapefruit juice inventories at their highest levels in memory for the start of a season, Florida grapefruit growers are elated that USDA has confirmed purchase of millions of pounds of grapefruit juice right here at the start of the harvest season. As Indian River Citrus League’s Doug BOurnique states in this report, it should mean more stable prices for …

Peanut Stocks Are Still Up

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest peanut stocks & processing numbers.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Bananas Appeal is Slipping

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

While consumption of many fresh fruits is increasing, bananas are slipping, according to USDA. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024