USDA has announced that value added grants are available as Tyron Spearman explains who these are designed for. Download Audio
Citrus Industry eNews: Psyllid Sprays and HLB/Nutrition Research
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Mutual’s Board Elects Officers for 2011-12 Season
Florida Citrus Mutual’s board of directors recently elected officers for the 2011-12 season. Vic Story, president of Story Citrus Services, Babson Park, was re-elected president of the organization. Vice-presidents elected for the 2011-12 season are: Raymond “Bo” Bentley, Jr. of Winter Haven representing the western area; Kevin Bynum, of Vero Beach, representing the eastern area; Larry Black, of Fort Meade, …
Cotton Plantings Still Up From Last Year, But Condition is Poor
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their June acreage reports this morning and even though cotton acreage is still above last year, the crop condition is suffering from the extended drought. Steve Maliszewski with NASS in Washington D.C. gives us the details. Download Audio
Peanut Conference Registration Deadline is Today
The 2011 Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up in just a few weeks as Tyron Spearman has this reminder that today is the last day to pre-register for the event. Download Audio
Sweet ‘Taters
New recipes have come about that has this veggie in greater demand. Everett Griner fills us in on some of it. Download Audio
FL State Fairgrounds to be Site of Presidential Tea Party Debate
TAMPA – The Florida State Fair Authority announced today that the State Fairgrounds has been selected as the host site for the September 12, 2011 Republican Presidential Debate hosted by CNN and the Tea Party Express.
NRCS Disaster Recovery Funds Available to AL Producers
Alabama NRCS resource conservationist, John Curtis, gives details on funding available to AL producers recovering from the spring tornadoes. Download Audio
Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of ATL in Water Wars
There have been some major developments in the ongoing water wars as a federal appeals court has overturned the ruling that would require Atlanta to cut back withdrawals from Lake Lanier to the 1970 levels. Download Audio
FL NRCS Proud of the Success of the Migratory Bird Initiative
NRCS Florida State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, says that they were extremely pleased with the successful efforts of the Migratory Bird Initiative. Download Audio