Today is the last chance for anyone to file comments with the U.S. Department of Agriculture about its proposed new canker rule regulating Florida fresh citrus movement. In the first accompanying report, Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney outlines the differences between the existing canker rule and the proposed new rule. In the second report, he explains why …
Who Is the Real Bad Guy?
Everett Griner tells us how animal agriculture is under sustained attack.
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 28th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
Ag in Review for the Week of August 24, 2009
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Belt Tightening at the National Cotton Council
A nearly 50-percent drop in U.S. cotton production since 2005 is forcing the National Cotton Council to scour its operating budget in search of cost savings.
FFA to Honor Two Florida Farm Bureau Leaders
The National FFA Organization will honor Florida Farm Bureau President John L. Hoblick and Assistant to the President Pat Cockrell at its 82nd National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind.
Proposed School Salad Bar Legislation
The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act is expected to be proposed in the House this September.
New Seed Test for Watermelon Fruit Blotch
Scientist have developed a new test that can detect watermelon fruit blotch in smaller trace amounts than previously thought.
Using DNA to Create Lawn and Forage Hybrids
Researchers are working on creating a hybrid to combine the beauty of Kentucky Bluegrass with the heat and drought tolerance of Texas Bluegrass.
Dimilin Provides Pest Control for Pastures
Keith Griffith, Field Development Representative with Chemtura Corporation, says a great way to control pests in your pastures this season is with Dimilin insect growth regulator. For more information about Dimilin visit chemturacrop.com