A record number of attending growers and exhibitors turned out for the 2007 Southeast Region Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah, GA the first weekend of January. Also on hand to discuss the issues were numerous industry and political leaders. In this report, GA Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Executive Charles Hall (photo on left) discusses some of the critical …
Dade County FL Farmers Reminded About Water Permits
This in from our friends at Dade County Farm Bureau: Reminder to all agricultural land owners: Please make application for your water use permit by February 28, 2007. The link provided herein contains good information on obtaining, renewing and modifying water use permits.
Indian River Growers Headline Top Quality Crop
Gary Cooper reports that there is good news for grapefruit growers this season as they look at their best crop in years. The basis for this report is a news release sent out this week by the Indian River Citrus League. Report (2:00 wma)
No Elections Needed for GPC
Nomination meetings were held last week for the Georgia Peanut Commission. Tyron Spearman has more on how they turned out. Â Report (:30 wma)
Argentina Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has an update on where the peanut crop in Argentina stands. Â Report (:45 wma)
New Citrus Pest Worries US Agriculture Officials
In this report Gary Cooper talks about a new citrus pest which is now in the hemisphere. Report (2:00 wma)
Issues on Tap at SE F&V Conference
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference served up a healthy dose of issues for producers in a multistate region over the weekend. Gary Cooper reports. Report (1:30 wma)
2007 Beef Cookoff
“Seize Life” is the theme of the 27th National Beef Cook off to be held this September in Chicago. The Cook off will include four new categories to emphasize beef’s role in a healthy lifestyle and to get kids involved. More information on the Beef Cook off, which is funded by the one dollar per head beef checkoff is available …
FL Benefits from GLCI
Florida landowners see many benefits from the Grazing Lands Initiative Council. Â Report (1:30 wma)Â
Southeast Cattle Producers Urged to Join In
Cattle producers from across the Southeast are urged to become involved in the NCBA and a good place to start is the Annual Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show coming up later this month in Nashville. Â Report (1:30 wma)