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Rising corn prices are a result of a tug-and-pull among various industries right now.  Report (1:00 wma)

What is the fastest segment of the organic farming?  Everett Griner tells us and why.  Report (1:00 wma)

The Extension Service will be conducting a citrus greening identification training class at the Highlands County Agri-Civic Center in Sebring FL on January 10, 2007. This two-hour class begins at 10:00 AM and will be Read the rest of this entry »

Everett Griner wonders if anything was cheaper this year than in the past.  Report (1:00 wma)

Everett Griner looks at what technology will have to be to convert products to energy to replace oil.  Report (1:00 wma)

Food price were up about two and a half percent in 2006.

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The National Honey Board is looking to attract a younger customer base.

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Resource, Cobra and Valor are three important products for cotton and peanuts in the southeast.

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Christmas trees can be recycled in a number of ways to keep giving all year round.

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Florida Farm Bureau day in Tallahassee will be March 20, 2007.

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Food safety issues will be in the spotlight at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah Georgia January 5-7.

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Officials with
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama say conservation tillage practices continue to increase in the state.

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Doug Bournique of Indian River Citrus League had a surprised look when FDOC economists presented their expectations in a new FDOC study looking at the next ten years of Florida citrus production. We spoke with Bournique shortly thereafter and some of his comments are in this report. Report (2:00 wma)

USDA Horticulture Lab Director Dr Calvin Arnold in this report discusses the importance of citrus research prioritization in the future and how his team is focusing in on citrus ‘greening’ research. Report (2:00 wma)

Although there were increases in some areas, Friday’s Cattle on Feed report showed decreases in other areas.  How will this affect Tuesdays market?  Report (1:00 wma)

As families gather for festive events, many holiday meals with take place with a bountiful supply of food. Tyron Spearman takes time to remind us there’s no better time to remember and salute those who help supply that food for all of us to enjoy.  Report (1:00 wma)

With the holidays here, the beef industry wants to remind consumers it’s a great time for beef!  Report (:30 wma)

China has agreed to a new agreement to accept pork & poultry shipments from the U.S.  Report (:30 wma)

This report Report (2:00 wma)features Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush with more holiday citrus recipes, and a special thank you for a few special citrus news sponsors from throughout 2006. We hope citrus growers will help us thank Southeast AgNet sponsors without whom there would be no citrus news on radio stations or this website for the benefit of all. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Fresh from Florida Logo Incentive Program.

This link, http://www.florida-agriculture.com/marketing/logo_incentive.htm, will provide more information about the incentive program.

This link, http://www.florida-agriculture.com/marketing/fapc_membership.htm, will provide more information about membership in the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign (FAPC).

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Pretty poinsettias are the perfect Christmas flower.

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‘Twas the night before Christmas on the farms of the Southeast … an old favorite with a new twist.
Merry Christmas from Southeast Agnet!

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Highlands County Citrus Growers Association helped organize a “greening” educational field day near Lake Placid that drew a couple hundred growers and production managers. In this report Report (2:00 wma)Ray discusses the importance of these types of events for growers to get the latest information about greening. Southern Gardens Citrus has a lab for testing for greening, and protocol for growers to use to send in materials to test. There is also an educational power point available, and here is a pdf file of that Greening Educational Presentation (pdf) for those who want to view it.

This Christmas Season enjoy recipes with a citrus flare! Orange Cider and Grapefruit Mint Cooler are just two of the many citrus recipes you can find at the Florida Department of Citrus website at www.floridajuice.com Report (2:00wma)

In this report, Report (2:00 wma)Highlands County Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Ray Royce talks about a recent “greening” field trip near Lake Placid, and materials being made available to all growers to help them scout for greening in their groves. Southern Gardens Citrus has a lab for testing for greening, and protocol for growers to use to send in materials to test. There is also an educational power point available, and here is a pdf file of that Greening Educational Presentation (pdf) for those who want to view it.

Everett Griner checks out some more items that might be affected by all of this.  Report (1:00 wma)

The exact amount of money the state’s citrus growers and industry will be seeking from state funds in 2007 is not yet clear, but it is pretty clear they intend to ask for state funds to help get the industry through the continued challenges of living with canker and greening in particular. FDOC Exec Dir Ken Keck has more comments in this report. Report (2:00 wma)

Florida Citrus Commissioners at their December meeting again discussed intentions to ask state lawmakers and the Governor for added financial support to help deal with extraordinary crop pest and disease challenges. FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck’s comments are featured in this report. Report (2:00 wma)

Passing along this news feature from Orlando Sentinel’s Jerry Jackson today, entitled,
“Researchers tout new test to detect threats to citrus”
Jerry W. Jackson | Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted December 21, 2006
The next time a disease such as citrus canker or greening surfaces in Florida or elsewhere, scientists should have a far easier time getting a quick fix on the culprit. Read the rest of this entry »

Peanuts are still coming in, as Tyron Spearman looks at the numbers.  Report (:35 wma)