In this weeks podcast, a report on Florida peanut production, a new citrus facility in Cheifland, the Florida Cattlemen’s Convention starts next week, the June citrus crop update, and a Florida extension agent in Iraq. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . USDA NASS
Florida Citrus Mutual is Encourages Growers with Positive Outlook
Mike Sparks, Florida Citrus Mutual, explains in this report that although there are some tough roads ahead for citrus growers in the fight against citrus greening, he is encouraged that the growers will be successful in the end. Report (2:00 mp3)
FGCU Looks at Ag’s Future in South West Florida
In this report Howard Fench, Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University explains a study he presented at the GCGA Annual Meeting in early June about the economic viability of agriculture in Southwest Florida. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report:
USDA Announces 2007 Peanut Loan Rates
The new peanut loan rate information has been released by USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation. Â Report (:50 mp3)
Japan to Change Beef Inspection Process
It’s been a long time coming, but Japan has finally announced they will be changing their process of inspecting U.S. beef imports. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Progress Being Made on Animal ID
It’s slow but one official said progress is being made on the animal identification program. Â Report (:30 mp3)
AL Livestock Market Report
Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has a run-down of this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Major Production Area for Blueberries
Everett Griner ask an important question. Do you want a different fruit tree in your yard? Blueberries are becoming the thing to grow in the southeast. Everett Griner looks at this and tells us why it is better here than out west.  Report (1:00 mp3)
IRCL Makes Recommendation for Box Tax Proposals
In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper reports from the Indian River Citrus League, as he speaks with IRCL Chairman Nat Roberts about what the board decided to recommend to the Florida Department of Citrus for this years box tax. Report (2:00 mp3)
Fluctuation of the Dollar Effects FDOC Two Ways
In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus News feaute, Mike Yetter with International Marketing for the Department explains how the increase and decrease of the dollar effects the marketing of Florida citrus. Report (2:00 mp3)