Louisiana Sugarcane Crop Could Rebound

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Sugar, Weather

Kurt Guidry of Louisiana State University Extension says despite the damage to the Louisiana sugarcane crop, there is still hope for a recovery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Text Message Temperature Alert Available for Citrus Growers, Others

Dan Citrus, Florida, General, Weather

The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) is now offering text message temperature alerts, allowing growers to receive the alerts on their cell phones. FAWN Director Rick Lusher reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Louisiana Sugarcane Crop Damaged By Isaac

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Weather

It seems that Hurricane Isaac brought nothing but beneficial rains to many of our producers, but unfortunately that is not the case for the sugarcane growers in Louisiana. USDA’s Gary Crawford has the report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

No Abnormally Dry Areas Shown on FL Drought Monitor

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

For the first time since June 29, of 2010, the drought monitor shows no abnormally dry areas for the state of Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Water Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Everett Griner tells us that there is more consumption and less supply everywhere. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Many Pastures Still in Poor Condition

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Weather

While U.S. pasture and rangeland conditions remain at a high percentage in the poor category this week, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey said there are some areas where conditions are much better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Food Price Impacts from Drought will be Incremental

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Weather

USDA economist Ricky Volpe says the rising price of commodities will eventually translate to an increase in food prices, but not right away. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Hurricane Isaac Could Add Drama to a Relatively Good Cotton Year

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Weather

It looks like cotton growers in the Delta are going to face Hurricane Isaac head on. Something that USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says is a concern considering where much of that crop is in its development. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024