Thursday, August 19th is when the annual Peanut Field Day will be held at the North Florida Research and Education Center at Marianna. Dr. Barry Tillman knows the hot, dry weather pattern is really starting to affect the crop in many areas. Download Audio
Governor Appoints Four to the Florida Citrus Commission
TALLAHASSEE — Governor Charlie Crist this week announces the following reappointments and appointments: Florida Citrus Commission – Senate Confirmation Required • Everett “Stan” Carter, 71, of Vero Beach, citrus division manager with McArthur Farms Inc., reappointed for a term beginning August 4, 2010, and ending May 31, 2013. He will represent district three as a grower member. • Michael O. …
Hot and Dry Weather Affecting Peanut Crop
The latest crop report is showing how the hot and dry conditions are starting to affect the U.S. peanut crop, as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio
Shipping Charges
Everett Griner tells us how the U.S. is losing wheat exports to Egypt. Download Audio
Producers See Major Decrease in Expenses
The National Ag Statistics Service reports that Farmers and Ranchers have experienced the first major decrease in expenses in a quarter of a century. Download Audio
E.Coli Focus of Government-Industry Collaboration
Government and industry are coming together to expand on the testing for E.Coli. Download Audio
Mating Disrupter Being Developed for Citrus Pest
USDA is working on an environmentally friendly way to control citrus pest by disrupting mating habits. Download Audio
Shipping Sea Turtles to Safety
A rescue plan has been devised for sea turtle hatchlings in the path of the oil spill. Download Audio
Deseret Ranch Receives Regional ESAP Award
At last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference, seven diverse U.S. cattle operations were recognized as regional winners of the 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award. And the recipient from the Southeast’s Region II was Deseret Cattle & Citrus Ranch from Florida as James Payne was there to accept the award. Download Audio
AU Vet Serving in Veterinary Reserve Corp
Dr. Wayne Green with Auburn University talks about how one of his staff members will be taking a leave of absence to serve in the Veterinary Reserve Corp. Download Audio