New Rule Expectation & Spray Tests Leave River Citrus Upbeat

Gary Cooper General

Indian River Citrus Growers are upbeat, considering high expectations a new fresh fruit shipping rule will be forthcoming from USDA very soon, and aereal spray test results are looking good for saving growers money in control efforts for not only citrus psyllid but also for caribbean fruit fly for those who have to meet that protocol for fresh fruit shipping. …

Referendum for Amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that a referendum will be conducted among U.S. Upland cotton producers and importers. The referendum will take place on October 13, 2009, and will continue through November 10, 2009. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Deadliest Catch Captains Promote State’s Seafood Industry

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE – Three of the world’s most recognizable commercial fishing personalities are helping Florida mark National Seafood Month in October, and will soon be featured in a public awareness campaign promoting Florida seafood products and the “working waterfronts” where the state’s fishing heritage is preserved and cultivated. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

The Soggy South

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, gives an update on the effects of the relentless rains here in the southeast. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GCC to Exhibit at Georgia National Fair

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission will be active at the Georgia National Fair which starts October, 8 and Karen Nikitopoulos says that it is a great opportunity to communicate their message to consumers. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL NRCS Continuing Work on Ecosystem Restoration

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has had a very active role in Everglades Restoration through the use of Farm Bill Programs. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Changes in WIC

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Changes are being made to the Women, Infants and Children supplemental nutrition food package to give participants more flexibility in their food choices. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024