In the wake of Gov. Crist vetoing a bill that would have authorized grower assessments by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks discusses possible research funding alternatives. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
FFB Disappointed in Governor Veto of Two Key Ag Bills
Florida Farm Bureau Director of State Governmental Affairs, Ben Parks, says the Ag industry is disappointed over the vetoes of their two priority Ag bills and encourages producers to continue to voice their support of the measures to their local representatives. Download Audio
NCC has Several Concerns Regarding Changes to Clean Water Act
America’s Commitment to Clean Water Act has been introduced in the house, and would change the scope of the current Clean Water Act by removing the word navigable. Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, says the bill is causing a great deal of concern in the ag community. Download Audio
Tree Growers thinking of Christmas in May
Christmas Tree growers are currently analyzing last year’s sales trends as they prepare for the 2010 holiday season. Download Audio
AL New Ag Energy Signup Deadline Nearing
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that this Friday, May 21st is the application deadline for 2010 funding for an initiative designed to help producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
FCA Convention Featuring Cattlemen’s College
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is just 5 weeks away, as FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley says they hope producers will take part in their cattlemen’s college which will offer four different sessions. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
GA Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge
High school youth across Georgia are being invited to participate in the annual Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge which will take place June 18 & 19 in Athens. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
Citrus Research Foundation Operation In Question After Veto
Gov. Crist’s veto of a bill containing language codifying the Citrus Research and Development Foundation leaves questions about how the foundation will function. Foundation Chief Operating Officer Dan Gunter discusses the situation. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11
Growers Watching Peanut and Cotton Prices
As rains have slowed planting progress for the time being, Tyron Spearman reports many growers are keeping an eye on both peanut and cotton prices. Download Audio
Meat Exports Show Strength
U.S. beef and pork muscle cut exports saw an increase in the first quarter of 2010. Download Audio