NRCS Providing CIG Dollars in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

There’s an event coming up in Tampa where a project using CIG dollars in Florida will be a topic discussed.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Beef Commit to be Fit

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Commit to be Fit is a program the Florida Beef Council is conducting to help get the healthy message about beef out to youngsters.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Windbreaks to Protect Florida Citrus

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, Horticulture Professor Dr Bill Castle at the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred has more insight and advice for citrus growers considering windbreaks as a means of protecting fresh fruit plantings in particular. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

DPI Mtgs Set for New Citrus Guidelines and Regulations

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Sponsoring this news report: Florida Dept of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry has scheduled a series of convenient meetings for growers to learn about new guidelines and regulations as part of the evolving Citrus Health Response Program (CHRP). More details about it can be heard in this report, Report (2:00 mp3) and for dates, times and locations of these important …

FL Dairy Farmer Pleased with NRCS Project

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

One Florida dairy farmer is pleased with efforts that have taken place with a project funded by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL AgNet Week In Review June 29, 2007

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Energy, Florida, General, Livestock, Podcast

In this weeks podcast, Commissioner Bronson talks Farm to Fuel and export facilities, discussion on the Pest Risk Assessment, the Farm Improvement Act, and new science that may clarify citrus risks. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Plant Materials and the Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Nursery Crops, USDA-NRCS

Plant materials are an important part of the conservation provisions recommended by the administration for the 2007 Farm Bill, according to Florida State Conservationist and chairman of the national plant materials advisory committee Niles Glasgow. Find out more about the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Report (1:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about being careful with fire on the Fourth of July. More information about the threat of wildfires can be found on the web site of the Florida Division of Forestry: http://fl-dof.com The web site of the State Emergency Response Team (http://www.floridadisaster.org/index.asp) has links to county emergency management web sites that provide information about local …

Citrus Expo Aug 22&23 Promises Top Notch Grower Seminars & Trade Show

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

The 16th Annual Citrus Expo is set for Wednesday and Thursday August 22 & 23, Lee Civic Center Ft Myers. This is not a farmworker event. Citrus Expo is a private event for the serious grower, production manager, leader, executive and decision maker in the citrus industry. The Expo Steering Committee recently met to fine tune the most in-depth seminar …

Florida Specialty Crops Foundation Works

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

The newly renamed Florida Specialty Crop Foundation is stepping up its efforts to serve the agricultural community in the state. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024