USDA will host a free interactive webinar regarding their Specialty Crop Block Grant Program on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST. Download Audio
December Cotton Report
The December all cotton crop production report was released this morning, and Steve Maliszewski with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in Washington D.C. gives us the numbers. Download Audio
Citrus Crop Forecast Increase in Oranges-Decrease in Grapefruit
The December Citrus Crop Forecast released this morning by USDA-NASS has increase of Florida oranges but decrease of Florida grapefruit. To hear the crop release Download Audio For a copy of the December USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Form (.pdf format) CLICK HERE News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Florida State Water Pollution Standards Closer to Approval
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE – A panel of state regulators unanimously approved a new slate of statewide water pollution standards Thursday, following public testimony that included criticism from environmental groups over the new rules.
Kinney Discusses Fresh Florida Citrus’ Big Holiday Season
Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney in this report tells how big this part of the year is for his industry segment, and why. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
Unlikely Claim
Everett Griner tells us about health groups that is slamming farmers markets. Download Audio
Chemical Thefts Continue to be a Problem for Growers
As chemical thefts continue to be a problem, the following report includes some quick tips and suggestions for growers to try and avoid becoming a victim. Download Audio
Farm Bill to be Completed by End of 2012
Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has said that the bipartisan framework developed earlier this year will serve as a strong foundation moving forward with the 2012 Farm Bill. House Ag Committee Chair Frank Lucas agrees that they were able to accomplish a lot of good work in a very short period of time, but says with the Farm Bill …
Florida State Vet Reminds Producers Comment Period is Ending
Here’s one more reminder for livestock producers that you have until tomorrow, December 9th to make comments on USDA’s proposed rule for animal disease traceability. Florida State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Holt encourages producers to take advatange of this opportunity. Download Audio
Hog Producers Could be Victims of Their Own Efficiency
The nation’s hog producers keep increasing production in spite of apparent efforts to bring output down as Gary Crawford has this report. Download Audio