Ray Royce of Highlands County Citrus Growers Association sent out a handy memo to his members today about some websites and other services available for citrus growers during cold weather times. Many areas of Florida are expected to dip below freezing at some point in the coming days. I hope Ray doesn’t mind me posting the following info for other …
More FCIRCC Citrus Research Funding News
Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) Chairman Tim Anglea (photo) discusses the first initiatives on tap for the Council now that it has hired John Jackson Jr for its Executive Director position. Among other things, Anglea emphasizes this will be a cricital year for growers to become engaged directly in the legislative process. Report (2:00 wma)
Bracing for Cold & More Citrus Rsch Mtg News
In this report, some observations about the bad timing of this week’s cold snap expected to bring temperatures in Florida citrus producing areas below freezing at a time when bloom for next year’s crop is delicate. Also in this report, more comments from Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council Chairman Tim Anglea regarding the efforts of the Council. Report (2:00 …
Protected: NASS ARMS Survey Focuses on Broilers
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El Niño, and it’s Affects of Weather Around the World
Everett Griner looks at what affect this is having in different parts of the world and what farmers should be concerned about here.  Report (1:00 wma)
Florida Property Tax Hearings Going Well
Agricultural producers have been turning out for property tax hearings being held across the state, according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:30 wma)
Record Crowd for Florida Ag Hall of Fame Banquet
A record crowd gathered for the Florida Ag Hall of Fame Banquet Tuesday at the Florida State Fair – Katherine Bush reports. Find out about this year’s inductees at www.flaghalloffame.com. Report (:45 wma)
Conservation Help for New and Low Income Farmers
Beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers would receive some extra help for conservation efforts under the new farm bill proposed by the Bush administration, something that will help many in Florida according to State Conservationist Niles Glasgow. Report (:45 wma)
Georgia Cotton Referendum Underway
Georgia cotton producers are being urged to vote in a referendum on continuation of the cotton program, according to Georgia Cotton Commission executive director Richey Seaton. Report (1:00 wma)
Well Water Testing is a Deep Subject
Rural well water testing can be a deep subject but USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama can help landowners keep it simple and safe, according to hydraulic engineer Ken Aycock. Report (1:00 wma)