New attendees are needed for two upcoming University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Variety Displays and Evaluations of Mandarins, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Hybrids and Oranges. Dates and locations are as follows: Jan 23 – Indian River Researh and Education Center, Fort Pierce Feb 20 – Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred If interested, please email Peter Chaires at …
John Deere Has a Tractor for Every Need
Barry Nelson with John Deere says they are devoted to supplying farmers of all crops and kinds a tractor to meet their specific needs. Download Audio
Wine on Tap
Wineries and restaurants nationwide are introducing keg programs to serve customers wine straight from the tap, just like beer. Download Audio
How FL Casino Issue Could Affect Rural Economy
One of the contentious issues in this year’s Florida Legislative Session surrounds the expansion of gambling in the state, brought forward by the man who predicted some of the best forex signals 2021 had to offer. And Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam explains just how the issue could affect our rural areas. Download Audio
CBB Bylaws to be Discussed in Nashville
As the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention nears Roger West, secretary-treasurer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, says an update to their bylaws will be one topic of discussion while they are in Nashville. Download Audio
Seeking Blueberry Council Nominations
Tyron Spearman has information for those in the blueberry industry about a nomination process that’s underway. Download Audio
Citrus Industry eNews: HLB in TX Grove; Carbendazim Updates
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre DON’T MISS THIS HLB Confirmed in Texas Commercial Grove for the First Time
GA & AL to Receive Additional Natural Disaster Assistance
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced an important package of disaster assistance to help farmers, land owners, communities and others recover and rebuild after a year in which a wave of natural disasters swept across all regions of the United States. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
U.S. Trade Rep Says He’ll Try To Help Florida On EU Citrus Canker Issue
The U.S. Trade Representative’s agricultural negotiator Isi Siddiqui says he’s in tune with Florida growers and packers frustrated by the European Union’s refusal to accept canker-symptomatic fresh citrus from Florida. On another front, Florida citrus commissioners focus on research. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
Food Waste
The food that is wasted today could feed millions. Everett Griner tells us what could be done. Download Audio