Record Attendance at PMF Show

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Produce Marketing Fresh show took place recently on the West Coast. Southeast AgNet spoke with CEO Brian Silbermann of the Produce Marketing Association about the event, and Mike D has more. Download Audio To hear more of our interview with Brian Silbermann click here.

Syngenta Excited About Potential of Early Season Applications of Quadris

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

Jeff Mink with Syngenta says that Quadris Fungicide has been around for a long time for mid and late season use in cotton, but he is excited about the potential it is now showing in early season applications to help combat stresses for the plant. Download Audio Learn about Syngenta Crop Protection products at their booth, 931, at this week’s …

NRCS Participates in Women in Agriculture Association Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Ala., August 18, 2011 – Barbara Shipman, Executive Director of the Cottage House in Ariton, Alabama, hosted a 2-day regional meeting for the National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA). The meeting was held to establish a regional chapter of NWIAA in Alabama and to share information with Small and Limited Resource women producers in the area.

Citrus Pest Management Course Offered in Spring

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Citrus Pest Management (PMA 5205, section no. 6110) will be offered for the Spring 2009 term at the University of Florida/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred and via distance education at the Department of Entomology and Nematology in Gainesville (section 6224). Additional distance education sites and sections will be established at UF/IFAS Research and Education Centers on …