Ag Commish: New Citrus Nursery, New Fuels, Pest Concerns

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

In the first report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson discusses the new citrus nursery recently dedicated by Southern Gardens Citrus in north-central Florida. In the second report, Bronson is concerned about continued pest and disease introductions in the field. In the third report, Bronson says the emerging alternative fuels industry has big potential for some Florida farmers who may wish …

Citrus Research Updates From University of Florida IFAS

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC) has started a new monthly update on citrus research projects (pdf file)to better keep the citrus community informed of the progress on several fronts. Got an introductory note about it today from UF/CREC Director Dr. Harold Browning, along with the first issue. You can find each issue right here on AgNet …

Florida Ag Institute Meeting

Randall Weiseman Florida

The use of social media such as podcasts and blogs will be the focus of the Agriculture Institute of Florida’s 2007 Annual Meeting, set for Oct. 10 in Daytona Beach, in conjunction with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting. Read more from Florida Farm Burea’s website. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Drought Hurting Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The drought is definately taking it’s toll on the cotton crop across the southeast. Dr. Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics & Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council said those conditions are getting worse.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Citrus Nursery Invests In Future

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, comments from FDACS Division of Plant Industry Director Richard Gaskalla about the new Southern Gardens Citrus Nursery near Gainesville, and the moves of the citrus nursery industry to become re-established after some very tough years of change. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

FDOC Marketing Team Prepares for Coming Season

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, Domestic Marketing Director at the Florida Department of Citrus, Leigh Killeen, discusses competition in the beverage marketplace and looks forward to a busy marketing year with the larger crop expected. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Southern Gardens Dedicates New Citrus Nursery Facility

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Sugar

Southern Gardens Citrus hosted industry, local and state political leaders at a dedication luncheon and tour Wednesday for its new citrus nursery facility in Gilchrist County in north central Florida. In the first report below, U. S. Sugar Vice President Robert Coker (left in photo) discusses when the facility will deliver its first seedlings. In the second report, U S …

Florida NASS Prepares for Ag Census

Randall Weiseman Florida

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service office in Florida is gearing up for the agency’s most important survey “ the Census of Agriculture”. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Crop Still Suffering

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The peanut crop in Georgia is suffering, but still is a slight percentage better than the national average. But USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service reports the crop in Alabama & Florida is well below the national average.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Beef Scholarships Avaialble

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia

The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for 10 – $1500 scholarships that will be given to young people wanting a career in the beef industry.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024