Nick Marshall, a Florida cotton producer from Okaloosa County, says he was able to learn a lot about where their money is going during a recent tour of the Cotton Incorporated headquarters. And one of the things that impressed him the most about their efforts was the depth of research. Download Audio
Realizing the Importance of All Steps in Cotton Marketing Process
Scott Saucer, a cotton producer from Monroe County, Alabama says that thanks to a recent tour of Cotton Incorporated headquarters, he realizes the importance of all the steps in the cotton industry in making cotton profitable in the global market. In the world of agriculture, the cotton marketing process is a crucial link between cotton farmers and the end consumers. …
Final Rules for BCAP Published
The final rules to the USDA’s Biomass Crop Assistance Program have been announced and Jonathan Coppess, director of the Farm Service Agency, says the program is designed to help producers meet the mandates of more production of biofuels. Download Audio
Top Ten Snack Trends
Snacking could probably be considered one of our nation’s favorite past times, but our choices of snacks have changed a bit recently, as revealed by the recently released its “Top 10” snack trends for 2010. Download Audio
Disease Doesn’t Recognize State Lines
Mycoplasma bovis can be a problem for any cattle operation and Dr. Daniel Scruggs with Pfizer Animal Health said control of this disease is very important. Download Audio For more information about Draxxin click Here
Peanut Harvest Nears 75 Percent & Low Signups for ACRE and SURE
The latest figures show peanut harvest is right at 75% complete, as Tyron Spearman has that story along with a look at a couple of USDA programs that haven’t seen the signup numbers some expected. Harvest: Download Audio Programs: Download Audio
Citrus Field Day Will Focus On Grove Mechanization
An automated tractor performing mowing and spraying is just part of the mechanized grove operations that will be demonstrated during a Nov. 16 field day near Clewiston. Find more information at http://southeastagnet.com/2010/11/01/free-field-day-on-mechanization/ Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Florida Tomato Scouting Guide On Line
You can now see the Florida Tomato Scouting at: http://erec.ifas.ufl.edu/tomato-scouting-guide/
Web Site Tells How To Form Citrus Health Management Areas
A University of Florida-IFAS Web site provides detailed information to help growers establish Citrus Health Management Areas, which many experts say are essential to combat greening. The Web site is at http://www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/chmas/index.htm Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
USDA Officials To Visit Florida Over Greening, Canker Funds
At the request of Florida Citrus Mutual, USDA officials will visit Florida Nov. 29 to learn more about greening and canker. Florida has been shut out of special research funding for these diseases for three straight years; the invitation is part of an industry effort to obtain research funding. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per …