Laurel Wilt Disease Confirmed on Homestead Avocado Sample

Gary Cooper Alabama, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE – (FDACS)- Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced the confirmation of laurel wilt disease in an avocado sample from Homestead. This find represents the first laurel wilt confirmation in a commercial avocado-growing area. “This find is alarming for the avocado industry,” Bronson said. “Since laurel wilt disease was first found in North Florida, the …

Ag in Review for the Week of July 27, 2009

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Podcast

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GCC Able to Keep Research Dollars in Tight Budget

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Georgia

The cotton industry has seen some tough times recently, and Georgia Cotton Commission President Louie Perry, says that the board had to consider that when determining next year’s budget. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Sweetgum Tree Could Improve Ethanol Production

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Specialty Crops

As predictions that cellulosic ethanol could replace 30 percent of the nation’s gasoline by 2030, the sweetgum tree is the most recent in line in Florida’s ever growing list of advances in the bio-energy field. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Invites AL and FL Back to Water Negotiations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has invited Alabama Governor Bob Riley and Florida Governor Charlie Crist to return to the table to resume water negotiations. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Possible New Kudzu Control & Acre Program Deadline Reminder

Randall Weiseman General

Work has been underway to find a new control for Kudzu, as Tyron Spearman has more on that along with a reminder about the signup deadline for ACRE nearing. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Launching of the FlexFuel Vehicle Campaign

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Florida Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson, took this week’s Farm to Fuel Summit as an opportunity to announce the launching of a national consumer awareness campaign aimed at owners of FlexFuel Vehicles. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Food Safety Legislation Passes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Food Safety Enhancement act of 2009 has passed the House late Thursday. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Being Proactive with Representatives

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

With a multitude of issues concerning agriculture currently on capitol hill Senator Saxby says that it is more important than ever for producers to express their concerns with their representatives. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024