Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks tells why his group is seeking federal aid to support the Citrus Health Management Areas believed to be among the best weapons in the fight against HLB, or citrus greening disease. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Early Plans
Everett Griner tells us how the 2011 cotton acreage may increase. Download Audio
Faryna Guesses Orange Crop Size; Addresses Citrus Challenges
Umatilla grower, caretaker and packer Nick Faryna makes his estimate of the Florida orange crop size ahead of Friday’s official forecast. He also shares thoughts on the challenges and changes facing the citrus industry. Download Audio Sponsoring this report: A family-owned and operated crop insurance agency with offices in Lakeland and Marianna, Florida.
Bournique: The River Expects Another Good Fresh Citrus Season
Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique tells why he expects another good fresh fruit season. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
AL Governor Proclaims October as “Beef Month”
Following the proclamation by Governor Bob Riley that October is officially “Beef Month” in Alabama, cattlemen across the state are stepping out to promote the product they produce.
Ag in Review for the Week of September 27, 2010
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 October 1st 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
Hope Still Remaining for Passage of Food Safety Legislation
A food safety vote is still expected in the Senate when lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after the November elections. Download Audio
Bring on the Blueberries
Researchers believe that blueberries may be able to help fight atherosclerosis or more commonly known as hardening of the arteries. Download Audio
Monsanto Looks Forward to Cotton Harvest
Ty Fowler, Territory Agronomist for Monsanto, said while while we probably won’t see the bountiful cotton crop we’re accustomed to this year, he feels it should still be a good crop and is looking forward to their new Deltapine varieties with the Genuity Bollgard II and Genuity Roundup Ready Flex cotton traits. Download Audio