Florida Nursery Owners Financial Assistance Deadline is Friday

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, USDA-NRCS

This Friday, June 3, is the signup deadline through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service for Florida nursery owners in six counties who are interested in financial and technical assistance to install water conservation practices. Play Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NRCS Providing Online Customer Service

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Technology, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller talks about Conservation Client Gateway and future efforts of the service’s Conservation Delivery Streamlining Initiative. Play Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama Conducting Asian Citrus Psyllid Survey

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced it will be conducting a citrus survey in Mobile County, June 7-10, and in Baldwin County, June 20-24, to gather information concerning the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation Grants Scholarships

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Industry News Release

From the Alabama Agribusiness Council: The Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation recently selected five students pursuing a degree in agriculture or a field closely related to agriculture to receive a scholarship towards their education. From the 24 applications received, five students were selected by the AACF Board of Directors. The scholarship program was Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

U.S. Senate Vote Hurts Catfish Farmers and Consumers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Industry News Release

Catfish farmers and health-conscious consumers could feel the impact of a U.S. Senate vote this past week to switch catfish inspections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) back to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Whitefly Infestation Only in Palm Beach County – For Now

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People in Palm Beach County can help manage a potential outbreak of the Q-biotype whitefly through early detection and identification of the insect, a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher says. This significant tropical and subtropical pest may threaten Florida crops such …

Potential Whitefly Outbreak Threatens Florida Landscapes and Crops

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Q-biotype whitefly, a significant tropical and subtropical pest, may threaten Florida crops such as tomatoes, squash, beans, watermelons and many other vegetables and ornamentals if immediate measures are not taken to prevent its spread. Scientists statewide, including those with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural …

Florida Fish and Wildlife Holds Webinars on Bear Hunt

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Considering the possibility of another bear hunt this year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold three webinars about bear-management issues. The first webinar will be held at 6 p.m. Eastern time Thursday. Next week, they will be held Tuesday and June 2. The commission in October held the first state’s black-bear …

Application Deadline for Florida Nursery Owners Extended

Randall Weiseman Florida, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, USDA-NRCS

We told you last week that the deadline for Florida nursery owners in six counties to apply for financial and technical assistance to install water conservation practices was May 20. It has just been announced that deadline has been extended until June 3rd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Study: Corn Exports Add $74.7 Billion To U.S. Economy

Randall Weiseman Corn, Field Crops, Industry News Release

From the National Corn Growers Association: WASHINGTON (May 24, 2016) – Exports of U.S. corn and corn products generated $74.7 billion in annual economic output in 2014, with sales of all U.S. feed grain products contributing $82 billion, according to a new analysis conducted by Informa Economics. According to the analysis, the export of corn and corn products increased the …