New Technology Simplifies Grove Plotting

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Citrus researchers and tech experts have been working on a system that can now greatly simplify how growers record and plot the locations of certain trees in their groves. Professor Emeritus Herb Nigg at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred comments on the system in this report. By the way, growers can find information about …

FL AgNet Week In Review July 6, 2007

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Dairy, Florida, General, Podcast, USDA-NRCS

In this weeks podcast, a Florida dairyman talks about the new NRCS BMP program, the new Pest Risk Assessment affects more than just citrus growers, a Florida Farm Bureau member is named Young Farmer Produce Leader, a peak into the 2007 Citrus Expo, and this week’s Agri-View. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

TSA is an Opportunist

Randall Weiseman Florida

Tropical Soda Apple seems to grow no matter what the conditions, and thus is still a problem weed for many landowners in Florida.  Report (1:45 mp3)   Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Young Farmer Produce Leader

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Erin Hanas Archey of Oviedo, an economic analyst for A. Duda & Sons, Inc. and a member of Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Group, has been named to the 13th Produce Industry Leadership Class by United Fresh Produce Association. Read release from Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Concern Over Budget Cuts

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources at the University of Florida is concerned that property tax changes will mean budget cuts for research and extension. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about preparing for a delayed mosquito season. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/06142007.html Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Marion County Cleanup

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Marion County, Florida has benefited from the Emergency Watershed Protection program of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Algae for Energy

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Algae may not look like much more than green slime to most people, but Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says it could be a future energy source. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Suwannee River Partners CARE

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Forty-six farmers and ranchers were recognized for their outstanding natural resource stewardship during the 7th Annual CARES dinner held recently at the Stansel farm in Suwannee County. CARES was initiated by Florida Farm Bureau and the Suwannee River Partnership to highlight efforts made by farm owners who exemplify superior management of natural resources in the Suwannee River Basin. Report (1:30 …