USDA Updates Peanut Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has an update concerning certain aspects of the peanut industry with USDA. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

CEU Credits Confirmed for Both Days of Citrus Expo 2009 Seminars

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) have been approved for both days of CITRUS EXPO 2009 SEMINARS. There will be 4 CEU credits offered for the day’s seminars on Wednesday August 19th, and 4.5 CEU Credits offered for Thursday’s seminars August 20, 2009. This year’s seminars are largely focused on the very latest research reports on citrus psyllid and HLB control methods …

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 …

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024