Beef Checkoff Initiatives Approved

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

Programs for 2008 Beef Checkoff expenditures have been set and now await approval of USDA.  Report (:30 mp3)  Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Now That Citrus Tree Count Is Updated, What Now?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, more news and nuance from the recent tree count update from USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Service. Bob Terry compares the results of the recent count to tree counts in the past, and looks ahead now toward the coming citrus crop forecast, which is set to be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday October 12, 2007. By the way, we’ll …

A Preview of Another Great Looking Florida Grapefruit Crop

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

Checking in with Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique, about the upcoming Florida grapefruit crop. Hear his comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Mobile Irrigation Lab in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has a part to play in helping Lake County Florida growers evaluate their irrigation systems to be more efficient. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Riparian Buffers for Cattle Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has information to help cattle producers and other landowners protect natural waterways with riparian forest buffers.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA NASS Preparing for Census Survey

Randall Weiseman Georgia

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in Georgia is preparing for the 5-year census survey coming up later this year.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cattle on Feed Down 6 percent

Dan Cattle

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their monthly Cattle on Feed Report Friday afternoon, and the numbers show six percent less cattle than this time last year.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FDOC Expects Bigger Crop To Promote This Season

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Like most everybody in Florida citrus this year, FDOC sees a bigger crop ahead without any unforseen circumstances coming into play between now and the end of the harvest season. In this report, brief comments from Florida Dept of Citrus Deputy Exec Director for Research and Operations Bob Norberg. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Find more information at …

Do Tree Count Results Indicate Trend?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Recent citrus tree count updates from USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Service have some people wondering if there is a trend developing in citrus tree decline and turnover. Ag Statistics Administrator Bob Terry (photo left) discussed this with Southeast AgNet shortly after the study was published on Friday. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Find more information at USDA’s Website About the …

CHRP Workshops; Tree Count Updates; Excluding Plant Pests

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these citrus news reports, reminders about two convenient workshops in coming days to assist Florida growers in completing necessary Compliance Agreements for the coming citrus season. Also, a preview of what’s coming from updated USDA citrus tree count surveys, and comments about how officials are trying to do more to keep plant pests and diseases out of this country. …