FL NRCS Working Closely with SFWMD to Address Water Concerns

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Florida is known to have very unique water issues and Terrie Bates, assistant deputy executive director of the South Florida Water Management District, says that they work closely with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in order to address some of the concerns. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Aerial Imagery Could Help Save Water

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agricultural Research Service scientists are developing a system that saves water by using aerial imagery and ground-based sensors to determine the irrigation needs of small sections of cultivated fields. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Lightning!!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Staying safe in a storm. There are some simple rules we learned as far back as grade school and today Everett Griner reminds us of some of them. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Proposed Rule Changes to the Market Access Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled proposed rules that would not allow the Market Access Program to subsidize overseas advertising that contains a derogatory reference or negative comparison to other U.S. agricultural commodities. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Vegetables

A new USDA program is designed to improve the link between local producers and surrounding institutions that could benefit from a local and consistent supply of food. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Sweetango Will Offer a New Option for Apple Lovers

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

There is a new variety of apple that was developed by taking favorable traits from two popular apple varieties. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NRCS Estimates CSP Payment Ranges

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS

Estimates of dollars per acre the Natural Resources Conservation Service might issue annually to those who participate in the new Conservation Stewardship Program have been put out by USDA. And Leonard Jordan, NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, reminds producers the first batching period for CSP is coming at the end of September. To learn more about CSP click Here …

New Fresh From Florida Radio Spot

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Just in time for football season, The Florida Department of Agriculture has produced a new sports themed radio commercial promoting Fresh from Florida products. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Laurel Wilt in Avocado Trees

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the discovery of the fungus that causes laurel wilt disease in an avocado tree in Homestead. More information can be found on the web site of the FDACS Division of Plant Industry by clicking on Laurel Wilt in Avocado Trees. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …