FTAs to Help Alabama Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy

The three free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea are something that Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said will benefit producers in their state. Download Audio

Indian River Citrus League Discusses Canker, Water, GAPs

Dan Citrus, Florida

The state’s oldest citrus trade association held its 81st annual meeting last week in Vero Beach and discussed pressing current issues. Among those, addressed in these reports by Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique, were attempts to get the European Union to accept a reasonable canker protocol for Florida citrus, water management and good agricultural practices. Canker: …

Photos Show Fruit Loss to Brown Rot in Gulf Citrus Region

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri took these photos Monday morning, Nov. 14. He said they show how bad brown rot can be, adding that one-fourth of the crop can be lost in a few weeks. News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!