The European Pepper Moth is on the move as the Florida Division of Plant Industry has now confirmed it in Georgia. Download Audio
4-H National Youth Science Day
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 will be celebrated as the third annual 4-H National Youth Science Day as millions of youth around the country will learn about carbon dioxide and discover how to reduce their environmental impact through this year’s experiment, 4-H2O. Download Audio
Extension Agent: Young Trees Can Be Grown In Face Of HLB
Ryan Atwood, one of the citrus Extension agents addressing a series of seminars around the citrus belt, says young trees can be grown even when greening disease is present. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
FL FSA Programs Compliment RMA Plans
RMA announced this summer they expanded the PRF plan of insurance for 2011, as Florida FSA State Executive Director Tim Manning explains how that works in conjunction with Farm Service Agency programs. Download Audio
AL NRCS Encourages Producers to Signup
Steve Musser, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, has information about applying for any of the voluntary conservation programs they offer which could benefit your operation. Download Audio
No Word on Disaster Dollars for Peanuts
When USDA released information about the 2009 agricultural disaster assistance, peanuts were not included as Tyron Spearman has an update on that issue. Download Audio
GA State Vet Looks Forward to Fair
Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Carter Black said he looks forward to seeing and talking with youth from across the state who bring their animals in to show at the Georgia National Fair which kicks off this Thursday in Perry. Download Audio And Tyron Spearman has this reminder about the Georgia National Fair. Download Audio To see the livestock and horse …
Rooney Updates Citrus League On ‘Partnership’ & Water Rules
Congressman Tom Rooney, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, in the first report talks about his “partnership” with growers who need help on federal issues. In the second report, he offers an update on the EPA’s pending numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters. His comments came at the recent Indian River Citrus League annual meeting. Download Audio Download Audio …
Changing Lifestyle
Migrants want more than just field work. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
USDA to Issue Major Annual Program Payments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that during this month, USDA will distribute approximately $1.6 billion in annual Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments and $3.8 billion in final 2010 direct payments to America’s farmers and ranchers.