Citrus Scientists Share HLB Recommendations

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

HLB was the main issue addressed at the Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute held today in Avon Park. Ernie Neff has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

3rd Annual Georgia Grown Symposium

Randall Weiseman Beef, Dairy, Field Crops, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: The Georgia Grown Agriculture Commodity Commission and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are proud to announce the 3rd annual Georgia Grown Symposium. This year’s symposium will be held on April 30th at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. The focus of this year’s symposium will be “Growing Innovation and Profits.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

$23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

If you have ideas to help producers fight citrus greening, the time is now to apply for a Citrus Disease Research and Extension grant. Susan Carter has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …

Florida Organic Growers Awarded USDA Grant

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

From the Florida Organic Growers: (GAINESVILLE, Fla. – April 1, 2015) – United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today at a press conference in Orlando that Florida Organic Growers (FOG) was a recipient of a Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant. The Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program supports projects to increase the purchase of fruits and …

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: ORLANDO, Fla., April 1, 2015 – At an Orlando grocery store filled with Florida citrus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $23 million in USDA funding to support research and extension projects for producers fighting citrus greening disease. Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening, threatens the future viability of the …

New Bayer CropScience Product for Vegetable and Citrus Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Bayer CropScience wants growers to know there is a new standard for sucking pest control. Technical Service Representative Hank Mauger has more information about this systemic insecticide that is flexible in application and offers excellent control of key adult and immature sucking pests. Download Audio More information can be found at www.sivanto.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle …

Nutrition Scientist, Registered Dietitian Urges Secretaries to Reconsider Flawed Recommendations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (March 24, 2015) – The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture hosted a meeting for public comments on the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report released in February. The recommendations in the report, made by government-appointed nutrition scientists, fail to fully recognize the nutritional benefits of lean beef and conclude by Sponsored …

Skilled Operators

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about how crop dusting is essential to farming in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Commissioner Putnam Announces Florida to Receive $7.3 Million to Combat Agricultural Pests, Diseases

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the state will receive $7.3 million in federal funding through the federal Farm Bill to help eradicate pests and control diseases that affect the state’s $120 billion agriculture industry. “From citrus greening to giant African land snails and …

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: “On this National Agriculture Day, we acknowledge the impact of American agriculture on our daily lives and our nation’s economy. We thank the scientists, conservationists, farmers and ranchers dedicated to the work that feeds the nation and helps to keep us safe. Their work touches the …