GAINESVILLE, September 2, 2010 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has set a cutoff date of October 29, 2010, to submit applications for several voluntary conservation programs that may help eligible participants pay for conservation practices to prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, restore wetlands and provide habitat for wildlife.
Citrus Industry Magazine Has New CEU Article Available
Citrus Industry magazine continues its 2010 series of articles for growers to earn CEU credits by reading the articles in the magazine or online, then submitting the accompanying CEU test online. The third CEU article of the year, “Why Should Pesticide Applicators Care About Heat Stress?” (test period expires 9/1/2011), is now available online at http://citrusindustry.net/ceu3.html. CEU articles and tests currently available include: …
Peanut Crop and Average Price Update & Organic Price
Today Tyron Spearman updates how the peanut crop looks along with the average peanut price information. He also has news about an organic price coming next year. Peanuts: Download Audio Organic: Download Audio
FL Working on Animal Traceability
Stephen Monroe of the Division of Animal Industries with the Florida Department of Agriculture, said when it comes animal disease traceability framework, they are waiting on USDA to establish the animal movement guidelines. Download Audio
Russia Watching Poultry and Beef Products
Russia is taking steps to ensure poultry imported from the U.S. is safe, along with also placing temporary curbs on imports of meat products from the U.S., Brazil, Poland and Argentina. Download Audio
Hog Prices Expected to Hold
2011 could bring even more pork production and prices should continue to hold according to USDA Outlook Board Chairman Gerry Bange. Download Audio
Congress Will Have Short Calendar to Pass Key Tax Breaks
Congress will reconvene on September 13 after their August recess and they still have a lot on their agenda to accomplish. Farm Bureau Tax Specialist, Pat Wolff, says the pressure is on Congress to act to avoid the expiration of estate, individual income and ethanol tax breaks. Download Audio
Marketing is Often the Key with Specialty Crops
The expansion of specialty crops is continuing in Florida, but Dan Mullins, extension horticulture agent for Santa Rosa County, says their challenge now is to expand the growers knowledge beyond the field. Download Audio
FL Producers Have New Marketing Tool Available
The University of Florida is now offering a Florida version of the website MarketMaker allowing farmers and seafood producers to set up profiles featuring details of their operation such as pictures and maps to allow buyers looking for specific products to find nearby producers. Download Audio
You Are What You Drink
Americans drink approximately 56 gallons of soft drinks a year per person, and nutrition and health education specialist, Tammy Roberts, says this can make what you drink as critical as what you eat when it comes to weight. Download Audio Download Audio