There’s word that Russian officials may be about ready to halt pork imports from the U.S.
It’s A Busy Year-End Newsbeat in the Florida Citrus Industry
There is a lot of news making the rounds right now in the Florida citrus industry. Gary Cooper offers a rundown of some of the topics being talked about in grower circles these days, and some of the meetings AgNet will be covering in the days ahead. News sponsor: Coverage w/Less Metallic Copper per acre
Florida Citrus Mutual Reacts To Approval Of Research Order
Florida Citrus Mutual Director of Communications Andrew Meadows says the recent overwhelming grower approval of the new state citrus research order was expected, and will give research into greening and other grove problems a “boost”. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Moonlight Madness
If you want a 9 to 5 job, farming is not the job for you. Everett Griner tells us how harvest season goes on day and night!
Increasing Profitability Through Better Transplantation
Research is currently being done to investigate ways to help vegetable plants make a less stressful transition from the greenhouse to the field.
Biofuels Reducing World Wide GHG Emissions
An internationally recognized energy and environmental consulting firm, has released a report that demonstrates world biofuels production in 2009 has reduced global Green House Gas emissions.
Rural Broadband Access Closely Related to Rural Electrical and Water Systems
Dallas Tonsager, under secretary for USDA’s Rural Development, explains why they are working so hard to get broadband access in rural communities up to speed.
AL Peanut Harvest Struggling
While figures show that nationally 94 percent of the peanut crop has been dug and combined, there are still fields across the southeast that have yet to be touched due to the wet fall. And Randy Griggs, Executive Director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, said it’s been a long harvest.
Handling Venison Safely
As deer season continues, today we are providing some hunting tips concerning the issue of proper safety techniques and handling of deer meat to avoid bacteria and prevent illness.
Poultry Calendar Available
U.S.D.A. is offering a free and informative 2010 calendar as part of its ongoing efforts to educate backyard poultry owners about what they can do to protect their birds against infectious poultry diseases. To learn more about receiving this free calendar go to healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov and click on “2010 Backyard Biosecurity Calendar.”