Citrus Industry Magazine editor Ernie Neff was on hand in Tavares this week for a meeting about this unique internet-based weather information reporting service. Learn more from the FAWN website. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Drought Disaster Declaration
The latest drought disaster declaration from the US Department of Agriculture makes agricultural producers in every county in Florida, plus some in Georgia and Alabama, eligible for low interest loans. The primary disaster declaration is for 58 Florida counties, but the other nine counties are also eligible because they are contiguous. Another five counties in Alabama and 11 in Georgia …
La Nina Watch Issued for AL, FL, & GA
There has been talk of a possible La Nina affecting the Southeast this winter, and now climatologists have issued a watch which means the development of one is likely.  Report (1:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Crop Conditions Worsen
The scorching temperatures continued around the state last week, according to USDA’s Ag Statistics Service, and conditions for cotton and peanuts are slipping in the southeast. AL Report (1:00 mp3) GA Report (1:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Problem with Current Farm Policy
This year is shaping up to be a prime example of the problem with current farm policy that tends to pay farmers more when prices are low but production is very high. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Weather Worries
Tropical storm activity appears to be picking up which could be welcome news for parts of the southeast suffering from extreme drought, or it could mean hurricanes on the way. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Lake O Levels Cause Concern
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson says consumers will see food prices increase and the state face serious economic consequences if the prolonged drought in southeast Florida continues. Total statewide economic losses have already topped an estimated $100 million this year, and are expected to surpass $1 billion over the next two years if the current situation …
AL Drought Meetings
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks will be visiting with Alabama farmers who have suffered damages due to the drought on Wednesday, August 8th at three stops across the state. The purpose of the meetings will be to assess drought conditions in the different growing regions of Alabama, facilitate dialogue with growers on current conditions and imminent needs, and update growers …
FL AgNet Week in Review June 8, 2007
In this weeks podcast, Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART) meets to prepare for hurricane season, 7 Florida counties are declared disasterous, rainy weather is welcomed by all, the Florida legislature looks at county extension, and Florida Citrus Mutual holds the 3rd annual Florida Citrus Industry Conference. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …
FL Counties Designated Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated seven Florida counties primary natural disaster areas. Palm Beach County was designated a primary natural disaster area because of freezing temperatures that occurred in February. Also eligible because they are contiguous are Broward, Hendry and Martin counties. Highlands, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Okeechobee and Taylor counties were designated primary natural disaster areas because of …