This report features Bud Philbrook of USDA’s International Programs (left) and Michael Scuse of USDA’s Domestic Programs (right), discussing possible world food shortages in the years ahead and the reasons for them. Both these gentlemen spoke to our group of Farm Broadcasters during our visits to Washington D C last week. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …
USDA Report: Citrus Production Long Term Outlook
In this recent report USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford (right) features citrus production trends and outlook comments from USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber (left). We saw and spoke to both of them last week while with a couple dozen other members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters on our annual “Washington Watch” trip to D C. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
Abscission Chemical Could Help Reduce Trash in Harvested Citrus
In these two reports, following up on the trash talk series with Tim Spann from University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC). Spann discusses the trash issue in further detail and suggests that upcoming new products may help reduce trash in the harvesting process. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
Trash in Harvested Citrus Creates Big Problems for Processors
In this report citrus growers can learn more about the issue of trash in harvested fruit. As mechanical harvesting research continues to make progress with hopes of helping Florida growers reduce harvesting costs overall, processors like Dave Crumbly of Florida’s Natural say there remains a problem with sticks, leaves and other debris that creates havoc with juice processing equipment. Hear …
American Sugar Alliance: Farm Bill Sugar Program Working Well
While in Washington D C this week we discussed the sugar program with American Sugar Alliance spokesman Luther Markwart, who says the program that was implemented as part of the most recent farm bill is working well for U S sugarcane and sugarbeet growers. Hear his comments in these reports. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
FL Fresh Citrus Growers to Hold Referendum on Mktg Order
In these two reports, Citrus Administrative Committee (CAC) Manager Duke Chadwell (left), and Chairman Lindsay Raley (right), discuss an important upcoming referendum among growers of fresh citrus fruit that will determine whether or not they will manage their own marketing effort for “fresh” fruit in the future. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
“Washington Watch” Takes Farm Broadcasters to Capitol Hill
Again this year Southeast AgNet is in Washington D C as part of a contingent of broadcast members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. The purpose of the trip is newsgathering and as expected a strong turnout of farm broadcasters are on hand this year to visit with new members of the Administration at USDA and various other newsmakers …
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 24th
Here’s this week’s 4-24-09 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million for Produce Sustainability
Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million to United Fresh Research & Education Foundation to Create the Center for Global Produce Sustainability – Collaboration demonstrates company’s commitment to sustainability… LAS VEGAS — Bayer CropScience LP believes strongly in its commitment to protecting tomorrow today through its sustainability efforts. John Smith, director of the Horticulture Region for Bayer CropScience, presented Tom Lovelace, United …
Growers Wise To Consider Timing and Methods for Citrus Sprays
In the first report, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers explains the best timing for spray applications for the most effective control of citrus psyllids, the pest that spreads HLB, or citrus greening disease. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024