KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 15, 2006-U. S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced $200 million worth of funding to 67 U.S. trade organizations to promote U.S. agricultural products overseas. Southeast AgNet was on hand to hear Johanns make the announcement in a press conference involving farm broadcasters from across the nation. Florida Department of Citrus is on the list for …
FL Citrus Commission Approves Funding of New Position
The Citrus Commission approved an increase in funding for an Executive Director of the FL Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council. Chairman Steve Ryan, says this was a good move. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Citrus Commission Chairman Feels Good About New Season
Chairman Steve Ryan says that right now, demand is a top priority in the citrus industry, however, he is pleased to see the positive attitudes of growers across the state for a good season. Report (1:00 wma)
Grower Trials to Share Diaprepes Info Too
After inquiry and discussion with Diaprepes Task Force Chairman Garvie Hall, we’ve decided to welcome Grower Trials input about Diaprepes for this website too, along with those being posted about Canker and Greening. Each posting of a new Grower Trial will include which pest or disease challenge it discusses. We appreciate the positive feedback we are receiving from the grower …
AgNet Broadcasters Meet with Johanns at NAFB
Just before Southeast AgNet’s Lee McCoy (left in photo) sat down with U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns for a one-on-one interview during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) convention this week in Kansas City MO, Secretary Johanns joined McCoy and AgNet president Gary Cooper for this photo-op. The NAFB Convention is a busy time for our crew each …
Climate Specialist Looks at Freeze Chances
Clyde Frazee, a University of Florida Climate Extension Specialists, says El Nino will cause a very wet, cool winter. Cindy Zimmerman reports. Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Growers Eligible for NRCS Irrigation Program
NRCS is offering incentive payments for South Florida irrigation users. Cindy Zimmerman has this report. Report (2:00 wma)
Winner Named in Nov. 13th Drawing!
We sent out a survey to all attendees of the 2006 Citrus Expo. If the attendees filled out the survey and returned it by November 13 they were automatically entered into a drawing for a Citrus Expo Chair and tote bag. And the winner is: Mr. Ray Grimes of Grimes Brothers Citrus, Wauchula, FL.!
Canker and Greening Top Research List for Council
The Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council met this week, and it comes as no surprise that Canker and Greening are at the top of the list to focus on. Ernie Neff has the full report. Report (:58 wma)
Citrus Production Managers Association Has A Lot To Offer
Jerry Newlin,Vice President of Production for Orange-Co Citrus, and President of the FL Citrus Production Managers Association, says that even though the group is not very visible, they continue to be active and helpful to production managers. Report (2:00 wma)