The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held their annual Legislative Quarterly meeting in Tallahassee last week and while there Sam Ard, FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, said one of their members took part in water policy talks. Download Audio
Peanut Seed Prices Issued & Recommendations Due to Temik Delay
Peanut seed price information has been released as Tyron Spearman looks at what growers can expect for this year’s crop along with providing information concerning a product many growers use each year. Prices: Download Audio Temik: Download Audio
Cattle on Feed up but Placements Down
While the latest Cattle on Feed report showed cattle and calves on feed in the U.S. were up from 2010, placements in feedlots were down as a USDA livestock analyst explains why. Download Audio
Testimony on Clean Use of Antibiotics
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Administrator testified before the House Appropriations Committee’s agriculture subcommittee that his department is conducting research on antibiotic use in livestock and antibiotic resistance. Download Audio
GCA Convention Reminder
Here’s reminder the 50th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be coming up next week in Perry. It will take place March 31st through April 2nd so to learn more go to their website at gabeef.org.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Tomato Shortage Myth
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam setting straight the erroneous idea that there is currently a shortage of Florida tomatoes. For more information on this topic, click on Latest Fast-Food Myth. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam.
Fla. Citrus Production In 10 Years May Be Near Current Levels
Florida Department of Citrus economist Mark Brown in the first report projects that Florida could produce approximately 140 million boxes of oranges and 19 million boxes of grapefruit in 10 years, very close to current levels. The optimistic projection is based in part on recent good psyllid control practices and evidence that many growers are replanting trees. In the second …
New Technology
Everett Griner looks at what agriculture has to do to meet the needs of 9 billion people. Download Audio
Citrus Research And Development Foundation To Meet Tuesday
Efforts to obtain funding from grants and the search for a new chief operating officer are among numerous topics to be discussed at the Tuesday meeting of the panel funding much research for the Florida citrus industry. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Ag in Review for the Week of March 14, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.