Two Thursday events highlight this week’s Florida citrus calendar: The 8:30 a.m. release of the USDA’s citrus crop forecast, and a Polk County OJ break in Bartow focusing on the horticultural management of HLB. This report has information about both events. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free …
Who’s Water?
Water may be headed to court. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Cotton Growers Have Easy Access to Harvest Education Tools
This harvest season, Dr. Ed Barnes with Agricultural and Environmental Research at Cotton Incorporated, encourages cotton growers to check out their website for a variety of educational tools regarding harvest. Download Audio
FL Recognizes National Fire Prevention Week
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service are highlighting the dangers of wildfires and encouraging Floridians to make wildfire preparedness a priority during National Fire Prevention Week, October 7 through 13. Download Audio
Florida Beef at Restaurant and Lodging Show
The beef checkoff was busy at a recent event in Orlando as Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said they took part in the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show. Download Audio
Conti Appointed as FL Deputy Commissioner and Chief Science Officer
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam has announced the appointment of Dr. Lisa Conti as deputy commissioner and chief science officer for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Download Audio
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Fair Exhibit
Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams talks about the exhibit they have this year at the Georgia National Fair as they’ve expanded on their beef story. Download Audio
Alabama Beef Checkoff Sponsors New Competition
When it comes to promoting beef in Alabama, there’s a new competition taking place this month as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about how the beef checkoff is working to increase beef sales in the state. Download Audio
UF Pasture Weed Day is Next Week
Here’s a reminder of the University of Florida Pasture Weed Day 2012 at the Ona Range Cattle Research Center in Ona, Florida Tuesday, October 16. Whether you are battling old or new weeds your questions will be answered along with information about new herbicides available for pasture weed control. For full details click here.
Sunbelt Ag Expo Celebrating 35th Anniversary
Only one week before the start of the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, GA. And Director of Marketing Gina McDonald along with Executive Director Chip Blalock tell us what is in store for the 35th Anniversary of the Expo. Download Audio