Commissioner Bronson Supports Putnam in Ag Commissioner Bid

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson will be leaving office in approximately 5 months due to term limits and he believes Congressman Adam Putnam would be a fine choice for the next Florida Agriculture Commissioner. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

Study Aims to Consistently Enhance Produce Flavor

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new study is aiming to improve produce flavor by analyzing the number of steps it experiences before reaching the market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Senate Movement for the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Another step has been made toward food safety reform as the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee’s manager’s amendment to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act has been scored by the Congressional Budget Office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

Florida Strawberry Growers Attend Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Strawberry Growers Association’s Agritech 2010 yearly meeting has wrapped up as growers heard the latest on issues challenging their production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Record Crowd for Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Crop Forecasts, Florida, Specialty Crops

It’s only the first day, but already we are able to report it’s a record crowd for Southeast AgNet/Citrus Industry Magazine’s annual Citrus Expo. The number of pre-registrations combined with the walk-in registrations this morning were enough to reach that status. The seminars and trade show continues this afternoon with tomorrow’s events yet to come. Many growers have heard the …

Seminars Underway at Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Specialty Crops

Seminars at the 2010 Citrus Expo have begun with a good crowd already on hand to learn the latest in the industry. To see the seminar schedule click Here And of course a free lunch will be served both today and tomorrow as Buddy Sullivan and crew is on hand again this year preparing the meal for all attendees. Sponsored …

Citrus Expo Setup Underway

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Specialty Crops

The 2010 Citrus Expo officially kicks off tomorrow in Fort Myers as today more than 150 exhibitors are here at the Lee Civic center preparing for the sold-out trade show. Attendance is free both Wednesday and Thursday to bona-fide grove owners and managers, citrus production managers, professional crop advisers, association representatives, board members and the citrus research community. To learn …

NRCS Encourages Producers to Look Into Available Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

As the Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to celebrate their 75th anniversary, Chief Dave White says they encourage producers who may of never utilized their programs before to take another look at what is available. Download Audio For more information about NRCS programs visit your local field office or visit them on the web. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Bayer Cooperates with EPA to Cancel Temik Use in Citrus and Potatoes

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Bayer CropScience Cooperates with EPA’s Decision to Cancel Temik® Uses in Citrus and Potatoes RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (August 16, 2010) — Bayer CropScience is cooperating with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following today’s announcement to cancel uses of aldicarb, sold as Temik® brand insecticide/nematicide, on potatoes and citrus. Uses on all other crops will remain, but will be phased …