A virtual superhero from the planet Orange and a Creative Juices contest aim to spread the Florida citrus message to students in three Florida counties and beyond. Florida Department of Citrus Foodservice Director Vanessa Hodak has the details. Captain Citrus: Download Audio Creative Juices contest: Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
2011 Looks Good
Farmers are optimistic about 2011. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
AL Farmers Markets to Remain Open for Now
MONTGOMERY – John McMillan today announced developments that could result in keeping both State Farmers’ Markets open. As a result, McMillan, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, said the facilities will remain open at least another week to give interested parties time to work out details. He released the following statement earlier today:
Attempt to End Cotton Payment & Contacting Congressmen
Today Tyorn Spearman has information about a recent attempt to see an end to a major cotton payment along with passing along information for peanut growers who would like to write their Congressmen. Cotton: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio
Dairy Herd Expanding
Dairy operators are doing what comes naturally when price prospects are good as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio
Bayer Offers Varieties for Southeast Growers
With cotton prices high, growers are looking for the right variety to fit their growing needs. And according to Steve Nichols, U.S. Agronomic Manager for Seed and Traits with Bayer Crop Science, that’s where they come in with their new germ-plasms. Download Audio
2010 was Florida’s Coldest December on Record
According to the National Climatic Data Center the statewide temperature for December in 2010 was more than 9 degrees Fahrenheit below the 20th century average. Download Audio
Florida Could Benefit From East Coast Broccoli Efforts
In response to the rising cost of shipping and the growing eat local movement, there is a $5 million effort to grow broccoli on the east coast. Download Audio
Running from Ragweed
Researchers have confirmed that in some parts of North America, ragweed season now lasts longer and ends later. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Speaking up for Ag
In advance of the 2011 Florida Legislative Session, starting March 8, 2-11, this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam encouraging those in the Ag community to speak up about issues of importance to agriculture and the rural way of life. For news and information about Florida agriculture, visit FreshFromFlorida.com on the web. Download Audio