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 …
NRCS Working on New Collaborative Initiative
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is known for their collaborative efforts and Leonard Jordan, NRCS regional conservationist for the East, says that the Landscape Initiative is an upcoming program to be conducted in that same spirit.
Potatoes Can Get a Bad Wrap in Food Safety Debates
Food Safety legislation remains top of mind for many consumers as well as law makers, and Roger Mix, vice president of environmental affairs for the National Potato Council, says that they are working to ensure whatever regulations may come out of bills currently in congress are fair to all commodities.
FL Strawberry Season Starting Out Strong
Florida strawberry growers are opening their season with higher acreage and favorable growing conditions.
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter in the U.S. totaled 11.1 million head on November 1,2009.
FCA-FCW Holding Year-end Meeting
The Florida Cattlemen’s and Florida Cattlewomen’s Association would like to remind all their members of the year-end quarterly meeting coming up December 2-4 in Sebring.
Milk and Dairy Product Production Improves
There’s a slight increase in the milk production forecast as U.S. exports are expected to increase.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida Christmas Trees
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida Christmas tree farms and the advantages of live over artificial trees. More information is available online by clicking on Florida Christmas Trees.
Jerkins: Why To Vote Yes For Citrus Research Order
Florida citrus growers should now have their ballots for voting on a new state citrus research order. Tom Jerkins tells why he supports the new research order as a grower and as president of the foundation that will soon administer research funds. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.