Ag in Review for the Week of October 1, 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Insecticide Registration Will Help Control Citrus Psyllids

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

This Friday report from the Citrus Research and Development Foundation describes an action that should help growers suppress HLB-spreading psyllids on young citrus trees: We are happy to pass along communication of the conditional acceptance of the Bayer CropScience request for a 24(c) SLN Registration of Admire Pro for use on young citrus trees Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

Peace River Citrus Executive Discusses Oct. 11 Forecast Breakfasts

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association will hold crop forecast breakfasts in Arcadia and Wauchula on Thursday, Oct. 11. Association Executive Director Barbara Carlton tells about the breakfasts. She notes that Southeast AgNet, which provides live coverage of the forecast, will be at the Arcadia breakfast. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? …

Florida Groups Kick Off Land Buying Amendment Push

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

By MICHAEL PELTIER WITH THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 4, 2012……Backers of a constitutional amendment to earmark funds for conservation lands kicked off their effort Thursday, saying they’ve engaged 2,000 volunteers to gather signatures to bring the issue to voters in 2014. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …

Citrus Industry eNews: Crop Forecast Buzz; Citrus Research Grant

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Industry Discusses Citrus Season’s First USDA Crop Forecast Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …

Food Imports

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Fruit and vegetable imports are expanding. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Citrus Grower Discusses the Crop Forceast and Gives His Estimate

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Many growers will pay close attention when the season’s first USDA crop forecast is broadcast live on Southeast AgNet stations and at SoutheastAgNet.com 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Among them will be grower and intermediate handler Mark Manuel. In this report, Manuel tells why the forecast is important and makes his own estimate. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE …

Specialty Crops Receive Funding to Enhance Economic Opportunities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced approximately $55 million in 56 specialty crop block grants to states that fund 748 initiatives across the country to strengthen markets and expand economic opportunities for local and regional producers. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …

Citrus Department Head Discusses Marketing, Sustainability

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus’s (FDOC) shopper marketing program, industry sustainability and the coming season’s FDOC marketing program are addressed by FDOC Executive Director Doug Ackerman. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone …

CRDF’s Browning on $9 Million Citrus Research Grant

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operating Officer Harold Browning answers questions about the USDA grant that will fund research seeking a way to block the ability of psyllids to infect healthy trees. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! …