The 2011 Florida Legislative session is over and Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard said all of the bills passed, including the budget, are heading to the Governor’s desk. Download Audio
Questioning Water Guidelines & Working on a Temik Replacement
Today Tyron Spearman has information concerning questions dealing with water guidelines along with looking at efforts underway to help growers with a replacement for Temik. Water: Download Audio Temik: Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Vital Role of Alternative Energy
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam about two future biofuel conversion facilities that were awarded grants through the Florida Farm to Fuel initiative. More information is available online at Alternative Energy. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam.
UF Researcher Discusses Foliar Nutrients And HLB
University of Florida researcher Tim Spann in this interview summarizes the apparent benefits of foliar nutrients for HLB-infected citrus trees. Download Audio
Endless Inflation
Everett Griner tells us just how energy independence is vital to our survival. Download Audio
Citrus Events This Week Include A Field Day And Crop Forecast
Numerous citrus topics will be discussed at Tuesday’s Mid-Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day. The USDA citrus crop forecast will be released Wednesday; check out southeastagnet.com beginning at 8:20 a.m. for a live audio stream of the forecast release. This report has more information about both events. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of May 2, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending May 6th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
AL Cattlemen Step Up to Help Tornado Victims
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has announced a two-phased plan to provide help in areas affected by last week’s storms. The first phase involves partnering with county cattlemen’s associations across the state that are preparing beef meals for tornado victims and relief workers. The second addresses needs of cattlemen in rebuilding fences and facilities following the storms.
NRCS Assisting AL Producers Affected by Tornadoes
With parts of the southeast continuing to struggle picking up the pieces from the devastating tornadoes Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Dave White, explains how they are attempting to assist producers in Alabama. Download Audio