Yesterday USDA announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving impaired watersheds in every U.S. state and territory. I talked with a few folks in Alabama about how funds from EQIP will be used for these practices, as the interview is with NRCS State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett, along with Alex Vaughan, NRCS District Conservationist …
Citrus Packers Confirm Chaires As New Chief Executive
As expected, the Florida Citrus Packers on May 3 confirmed that Peter Chaires will soon succeed Richard Kinney as executive vice president of the organization representing Florida’s fresh fruit packers and shippers. This report has more information on Chaires and the organization’s recognition of Kinney for his 29 years of service. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? …
‘It Takes A Village’ To Control HLB-Spreading Citrus Psyllids
University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly in this interview says it takes a village of people working together and using all available technologies to control HLB-spreading psyllids. He briefly discusses insecticides, biological control and cultural control measures, as well as the use of reflective mulch that is promising but has some limitations. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor …
Citrus Foundation Head Discusses Product Development, Budget
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning discusses the foundation’s increasing focus on commercial product development to provide more tools to manage HLB and canker. He also discusses the foundation’s budget for next year, and the amount of funding the foundation may seek from the Florida Citrus Commission. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- …
Offices Closed
USDA has a better idea of streamlining business for the producers. Good for producers? Everett Griner talks on this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Syngenta Shows Off Seed Trials In Naples, Florida
What goes on here at the Syngenta experimental farm in Naples, deep in southwest Florida, has impact all over the country. Syngenta team members, seed customers and cooperators met here this week for one of two annual field trials. Even a couple major retailer representatives showed up, indicative of a growing interest at the retail level about what is going …
USDA Announces National Water Quality Initiative
May 8, 2012 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving one to seven impaired watersheds in every U.S. state and territory. The 157 selected watersheds were identified with assistance from state agencies, key partners, and NRCS State Technical Committees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …
Education & Fun Slated for Mutual’s June Citrus Conference
Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows in the first report discusses the educational session at the organization’s June 13-15 Florida Citrus Industry Conference. He tells about planned fun activities in the second report. Educational Session: Download Audio Planned Fun Activities: Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! …
Food Cost in 2012
Food inflation has been brutal these past few years. Everett Griner tells us to look for 2012 once again to be a bad year for rising food prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
NPPC President On Safeway’s Decision On Sow Housing
America’s hog farmers are committed to producing safe, affordable and healthful foods for consumers, using industry practices that have been designed with input from veterinarians and other animal-care experts. Providing humane and compassionate care for their pigs at every stage of life is one of the ethical principles to which U.S. hog farmers adhere. With regard to Safeway’s decision to …