Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson has urged the EPA to be practical in their attempts to impose nutrient standards for state water bodies.
Upcoming Oyster Workshops
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced today that workshops have been scheduled to discuss the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) involving oysters and Vibrio vulnificus bacteria.
Let’s Talk Turkey, and Greenbeans, and Potatoes, and…
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, the following reports may help in preparation of the big meal.
Meat Production Down-Meat Trade Up
The outlook for the U.S. meat production for next year has been lowered.
New Peanut Moisture Meter
Tyron Spearman has information about a new meter which has been developed to test mositure in peanuts.
Brook Ledge named HITS Ocala’s Official Equine Transportation
OCALA, FL (November 23, 2009) — HITS is proud to announce that Brook Ledge Horse Transportation has been named the Official Equine Transportation Company of the 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit that is set to begin on January 20 at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida.
Cost of Thanksgiving Meal Drops
Information concerning the cost of the annual Thanksgiving Day meal is out, as Tyron Spearman reports it actually dropped this year.
Family Expenses
Everett Griner explains today just how the cost of raising a child has increased.
Cotton Quality Maintaining Despite Harvest Difficulties
Georgia’s cotton harvest continues to be a long and difficult one for many producers as Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says they are still significantly behind.
Ranchers Named Conservation Partner of the Year
GAINESVILLE, FL — C. M. Payne and Son, Inc. was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for outstanding stewardship of their land. The Payne family, represented by Kelsey Payne and his son John Payne, accepted their award as the 2009 Florida NRCS Conservation Partner of the Year at a meeting of the NRCS State …