Groups Call for Conservation Compliance Compromise

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

WASHINGTON, D.C.–May 6, 2013–The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and a group of major agricultural, environmental and conservation groups have joined together in support of a non-partisan agreement to provide a common-sense farm and natural resource safety net through relinking crop insurance premium assistance to conservation compliance. The recommendations were submitted Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Alabama Launches StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Over 100 people packed into a tent under cloudy, drizzly conditions Thursday afternoon for the announcement of the StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Alabama at the AL Hooks Produce farm near Shorter. The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative is to increase partnership with rural communities and leverage community resources in targeted, persistent poverty areas. Speakers at the …

New Comprehensive Honey Bee Health Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Citrus Industry eNews: More Land Values; HLB Trees; ACPS Tour

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Laurel Wilt Disease

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about laurel wilt disease, which affects trees such as redbay, avocado, sassafras and other related members of the laurel family. The spread of this disease could be devastating to Florida’s avocado industry. More information is available online by clicking on Laurel Wilt. To view a video about laurel …

New Fresh Florida from Florida Campaign Includes Point of Purchase

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Susan Nardizzi, director of marketing with the Florida Department of Agriculture, explains some of the research that went into launching the new Fresh from Florida campaign and how they hope to utilize that knowledge in point of purchase efforts. Download Audio Click here for the complete interview by Susan Nardizzi and for a link to the videos. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Citrus Industry eNews: Citrus Land Value Reports

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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UF/IFAS Weed Science Program Ranks high for Research

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Integrated weed management, or IWM, is a management option for crop producers who want to fight weeds using every available technology; it involves three activities – scouting, prevention and control – coordinated to discourage weeds from growing in the first place. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

Citrus Industry eNews: What Works in Boyd’s Cocktail; Crop Forecast

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Traditional and New Media Being Utilized in Fresh From Florida Campaign

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Susan Nardizzi, director of marketing with the Florida Department of Agriculture, says the new Fresh from Florida campaign utilizes both traditional and new media. Download Audio Click here for the complete interview by Susan Nardizzi and for a link to the videos. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …