FL FSA Prepared for Storm Assessments

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

2004 & 2005 were two busy years for many people in Florida, including the state Farm Service Agency. And while we hope that will not be the case this year, FSA is ready to do what is needed just in case.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Highlands Citrus Growers Support FDOC OJ Tax Proposal

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these two reports, Highlands County Citrus Growers Association Executive Ray Royce explains the feelings of his group in their support of FDOC grower tax proposals for the upcoming 2007-2008 harvest season. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Emergency Plans for Small Livestock Operators

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Emergency planning includes what to do for people with animals, especially small livestock operations in Florida.  Report (2:00 mp3) To learn more about5 SART, Click Here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Way Down Upon

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The Suwannee River Partnership is an example of outstanding leadership and personal stewardship in achieving results through cooperative conservation, according to Florida state conservationist Niles Glasgow. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Retired Extension Agent in Iraq

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

A retired Florida extension agent is working for agriculture in Iraq. Paul McKellips reports from Iraq on the work that Logan Barbee is doing to help improve conditions for farmers in that country. Report (3:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

DPI: New Florida Citrus Budwood Project Making Progress

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Director of FDACS Division of Plant Industry Richard Gaskalla discusses the progress being made to re-establish Florida’s citrus budwood program following the destruction of the recent hurricane years. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Compliance Agreements & Studying Impacts of New Protocols

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

In this report, comments from FDACS Division of Plant Industry Director Richard Gaskalla about development of new compliance agreements this summer to help curb greening and canker spread in Florida citrus groves. Also in this report, Citrus Research Director for University of Florida at Lake Alfred CREC, Dr Harold Browning, discusses possible changes of balance of beneficials and other pests …

June Citrus Crop Update

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry is with USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service’s Orlando office. He was in Washington D C for the June citrus crop update and via cell phone we discussed the numbers and the accuracy of the early season USDA/NASS forecast last October. Hear his comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this …

GATOR NAMA members begin their search for silent auction donations…

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

The UF NAMA team began their quest last week by mailing out letters to prospective donors, explaining what the auction was all about and asking folks to start thinking about possible donations. Today, the team begins calling prospective donors asking for donations. Team members will be making calls throughout the week as well as making an appearance at the FFA …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about making plans for horses and other livestock prior to disasters. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05082007_2.html 07_2.html Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024