An Update On Citrus Abscission Chemical CMNP

Dan February 28, 2012 Citrus, Florida

Efforts to get CMNP in use by 2013, the need to get commitments for its use so the price can be a value, and more are addressed by Taw Richardson, president of AgroSource, CMNP’s owner. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035

2012 Outlook

Dan February 28, 2012 Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

Everett Griner tells us how the grain prices are keeping everybody guessing. Download Audio

Bipartisan Effort Vital in Resolving FL Crop Insurance Issue

Randall Weiseman February 27, 2012 Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops

Thanks to thorough investigating and a little luck the ag sector was able to catch a hidden provision in an insurance bill moving through the 2012 Legislative Session that Representatives Brad Drake and Evan Jenne says would have had a big impact on crop insurance. Download Audio

Commodity Groups Must Work Together on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman February 27, 2012 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As we continue to keep one eye on the 2012 Farm Bill, Senior Vice-President of the National Cotton Council John McGuire says the most important thing right now is the cooperation between all the commodities. Download Audio

USDA Economist Makes First Projections for Spring Planting

Randall Weiseman February 27, 2012 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

USDA chief economist Joe Glauber has given his first official guesstimates on spring planting. Download Audio

Merck Reminds Cattle Producers about Parasite Control

Randall Weiseman February 27, 2012 Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Parasite problems will become an issue for cattle producers across the Southeast soon as Dr. Harold Newcombe, cattle tech services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health, said producers need to really look at when the best time it is for them to de-worm. Download Audio To learn more log on to the Merck Animal Health website.

Higher Produce Production Contributing to Lower Food Price Increases

Randall Weiseman February 27, 2012 Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA food price economist Ricky Volpe says consumers will not see as big of jump in food prices this year, due in part to the higher production of fruits and veggies. Download Audio

2012 FL Citrus Bill Moving Without Any Real Issues

Randall Weiseman February 27, 2012 Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

According to Representative Ben Albritton, Florida’s 2012 Legislative Session has been a good one for agriculture as he gives us a quick rundown of one of the bills important to citrus growers. Download Audio

Chia Pet Chow-Down

Randall Weiseman February 27, 2012 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The seeds that go into the often re-gifted chia pets don’t just have the ability to grow familiar shapes but are also edible and extremely good for you. Download Audio

More Corn, Beans and Wheat Expected

Randall Weiseman February 27, 2012 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

USDA is expecting quite a few more acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat to be planted this year as Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Download Audio