NARBA Holding Convention at SE Regional Fruit & Veggie Conference

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association will hold their 2011 National Conference and Annual Meeting in Savannah on January 5 – 7. NARBA has been holding a regional meeting in Savannah, in conjunction with the SE Regional Conference, for the last several years. In 2011 the North American Blackberry & Raspberry Conference will feature an expanded program with an …

A New Voice For NASS Cotton Reports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

For the past five years you’ve heard a familiar voice as Sheila Corley has conducted our National Ag Statistics Service Cotton Reports. But Sheila explains what she will be doing now that she is the new section head of the environmental and economic survey section of NASS. Download Audio Stay tuned for her replacement, Steve Maliszewski, who will have the …

Peanut Usage is Up

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut usage numbers which look good for growers. Download Audio

Public Comment Deadline Nearing on GIPSA Rule

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

A reminder the deadline for commenting on USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration proposed change to the rule on livestock marketing is November 22nd. For more information or to submit comments on-line log go to: http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#submitComment?R=0900006480b7496d

Citrus Economist: Florida Orange Production Will Likely Decline

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida’s orange crop could rise some in 2011-2012 before declining into the near future, University of Florida economist Tom Spreen says. He also projects that prices should be sufficient to cover the cost of production, and says there will likely be a solution to HLB. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

Behr: Citrus Industry Must Maintain Its Marketing Focus

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida citrus industry can’t forget about marketing its products even as it struggles to control citrus greening disease, Florida’s Natural Growers Chief Operations Officer Bob Behr told attendees at a recent International Citrus Economics Conference. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Environmental Award Winners

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the 2010 Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards that were presented during the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Daytona Beach on October 15th. More information is available online by clicking on “Ag Environmental Awards.” Download Audio