High Temps Equate to Brutal Week for Many Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says crop conditions for both the corn and soybean crop have plunged dramatically in just one week, but the cotton crop seems to be faring a bit better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

TS Debby Replenished FL Aquifer, Caused Flooding for Farmers

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

Tropical Storm Debby dumped massive amounts of rainfall along her slow trek across our state. And Suwannee County resident Andy Jackson says the flooding is causing some major issues for local farmers, but is also helping replenish the drought stricken aquifer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FDACS Emergency Response

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Weather

In this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the significant role the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services plays in preparing for and responding to natural disasters. More information is available online by clicking on FDACS Emergency Response Efforts. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook or Twitter. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

Growers with Storm Damage Need to Document It

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Weather

Tropical Depression Debby will most likely be remembered by her massive amounts of rainfall that she brought to the north and central parts of the state. And while many growers further south did not get the benefit of much of that rainfall, Southwest Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says a few did receive some bad weather and wind. Download …

Rains from T S “Debby” Not Likely to Benefit Majority of Southeast

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

Many farmers in Florida have seen their drought all but dissipate thanks to Tropical Storm Debby, but USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusberg says that Debby’s rains will most likely remain concentrated in a relatively small area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Not all FL Areas Seeing the Rains from Tropical Storm Debby

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

It seems that the heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby are not making their way to all of our growing regions. With Southwest Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy saying that they would like to see some more of the storm’s moisture head their way. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Storm Watch Turns Into Aftermath Crop Surveys

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Rural and urban residents alike are sharing in surveying the aftermath of a fickle and unpredictable Tropical Storm Debby. The system continues pounding major regions of Florida into the new week after a weekend of record rains in many areas. As is always the case after notable storm events, Florida farmers and ranchers will be surveying crops, when they can …

Growers on High Alert for Southern Rust in Corn

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Due to the recent increase in moisture, Monsanto regional agronomist Ty Fowler says that the corn crop is starting to show more disease issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024