Kathleen Merrigan Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Kathleen Merrigan has been tapped by President Obama to be the next deputy secretary of agriculture, the number two position in USDA which traditionally has been responsible for day to day operations at the department. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

More Corn for Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, General

Even though researchers are getting closer to being able to utilize cellulosic feedstocks for ethanol, Agriculture Department Analyst David Stallings says that corn will still play a big role in the biofuels industry. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Spaces Remain for Upcoming Brazil Trip – Small Group/Great Access

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, International

A reminder to citrus growers and industry people about another great opportunity to tour key production areas of Brazil for updates on their HLB management practices and research, and some discussions about other citrus diseases too. Join me and just a handful of others on this trip that is being planned by Multi-County citrus agent Steve Futch (photo) at UF’s …

Preserving Your Food Bill

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

What about canning? Everett Griner talks about this today giving pros and cons. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Agriculture Doing Well

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

We hear everyday how tough the current economic conditions are, but according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, agriculture is still doing well in the state. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Virtual Field Days

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The University of Florida extension officials have created and revamped their virtual field days web site to better accommodate farmers or other interested parties who may not have an opportunity to actually attend a field day. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Broadband Expansion

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

With the economic stimulus packaged now signed, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack puts in perspective where the money from congress to expand broadband access is being allocated. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Selling Farm Products Directly to Consumers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Benefits of Selling Farm Products Directly to Consumers Nola Wilson, Marion County extension agent As Florida’s population continues to grow, there’s little doubt many newcomers arriving from other states are accustomed to buying products from local farmers. As a result, there are increasing numbers of potential customers you can reach directly, and numerous ways you can reach them—farmers’ markets, U-pick …

Seminole 4-H Wins State Lifesmarts Championship

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

SEMINOLE 4-H WINS STATE LIFESMARTS CHAMPIONSHIP TALLAHASSEE – (FDACS, February 23, 2009) – A five-member team of homeschooled high school students from Sanford won the State LifeSmarts Championship held recently at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson was on hand to congratulate the winning team and to offer praise to all …

Citrus Greening Symposium

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General

CLICK HERE to see a printable pdf copy of a brochure for the Citrus Greening Symposium on April 7th at the Stuart Conference Center in Bartow, FL. The program will highlight a number of presentations by researchers and growers dealing with citrus greening or Huanglongbing (HLB). Program topics include: production systems & plant improvement; vector management; horticultural responses to HLB; …