From THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By MICHAEL PELTIER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 4, 2009…Florida growers may soon see federal assistance for the freeze that devastated winter crops as far south as Homestead. Farmworkers, however, are waiting for similar relief.
Brazilian Researcher Shares Keys To Citrus Greening Management
Plant pathologist Renato Bassanezi of the Brazilian research organization Fundecitrus talked to Florida citrus growers in recent weeks about the keys to citrus greening disease management in Brazil. In an interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff, he says infected trees must be removed to successfully fight the disease long term, and that younger trees succumb more quickly to the disease …
CREC Plant Production Seminar Series – February 17, 2010
Using Metagenomics to Investigate the Microbial Diversity of HLB-Infected Citrus Phloem LAKE ALFRED, Florida. On February 17, 2010, UF/IFAS, Citrus Research and Education Center, Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Citrus Hall will host Dr. Eric Triplett, Professor and Chair of the Microbiology and Cell Science Department, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Dr. Triplett will present his seminar entitled “Using Metagenomics …
Steps Made to Boost Biofuels
The administration has launched a major cooperative effort to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The mode of action includes USDA’s proposed rule on the Biomass Crop Assistance Program, EPA’s final rule to implement the renewable fuels standard and a report from the President’s task force that lays out a strategy to advance the development and commercialization of a sustainable …
Florida Food Freedom Act
With a strong demand in Florida for local produce, Senator Carey Baker is trying to help producers meet the growing market’s need, by alleviating excessive state food permits. Download Audio
Hometown Super Bowl Treats
This year’s Super Bowl match-up between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts should give fans plenty to work with when throwing an authentic Super Bowl party. Download Audio
New Advisory Council on Wildlife Conservation and Hunting Issues
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack were joined by Governor Brian Schweitzer today to announce the creation of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC), an official advisory group under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Secretary Vilsack, Secretary Salazar, and Governor Schweitzer made the announcement at a …
Peanut Market Information
Tyron Spearman has information today concerning the peanut markets which includes the latest posted price. Download Audio
NIFA Awards Funding to Southeast Schools
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced they are awarding $24 million in grants to study animal heath, reproduction, breeding, genetics and nutrition and some of those dollars are coming to schools here in the Southeast. Download Audio For more information visit: nifa.usda.gov
GA to Hold Horse Auction Saturday
The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites those interested to a horse auction in Hawkinsville this Saturday, February 6th where more than 24 rehabilitated horses will be sold. Download Audio For photos of horses to be auctioned and for additional information, visit agr.georgia.gov