Healthy Citrus Trees Likely Tolerate HLB Best

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida scientist Tim Spann and others are conducting research into the correlation between general tree health and HLB. In this report, Spann tells how scientists hope to use existing research findings as building blocks in learning more about tree health and HLB. Download Audio Here, Spann says he believes research will show that healthy trees with good nutrition …

Citrus Economists To Discuss Future Of The OJ Industry

Dan Citrus, Florida, International

Citrus economists, mostly from Florida and Brazil, will meet in Lake Alfred this week to discuss the future of the global orange juice industry. They’ll make a public presentation at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Citrus Research and Education Center. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

More Research Supports Citrus’ Health Claims

Dan Citrus, Florida

A new study from the State University of New York at Buffalo suggests that orange juice may counteract some of the bad effects of a high-fat, fast-food meal. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

GAC Pleased with Continued Food Safety Efforts in the GA Legislature

Randall Weiseman Beef, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Vegetables

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the Sanitary Activity for Food-Processing Enterprises or SAFE Act will further strengthen the food safety legislation that was passed last session setting parameters for food processing companies. Download Audio

AL Family Farm Preservation Act Awaiting Governor’s Signature

Randall Weiseman General

The Family Farm Preservation Act has passed in the Alabama House of Representatives. And Paul Pinyan, executive director of the Alabama Farmers Federation, says the long-awaited legislation will prevent law-abiding farms from being declared a public nuisance and is needed because of increasing challenges to the right to farm by people who don’t understand production agriculture. Download Audio

NCBA President on Vilsack Trade Mission to Japan

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Cattle producers from various parts of the southeast are in Perry, Georgia this weekend attending the 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention. One person who was able to stop by is the new President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Steve Foglesong, who told me he is pleased with the news that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will soon be heading …