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FL Gov Scott Budget Proposals Startle Many

Randall Weiseman February 10, 2011 Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida’s new governor finally released initial budget proposals in recent days, making for interesting discussion in many circles in Tallahassee and around the state. Agriculture interests will want to know just how different Governor Scott looks at things when it comes to crafting a state budget. Gary Cooper has more with this report. Download Audio

AL-FL Peanut Trade Show Underway

Randall Weiseman February 10, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

The 5th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is underway at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama as growers and industry folks from across the southeast are here to learn the latest in the peanut industry. I had a chnace to talk with both Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers and Randy Grigss with the Alabama Peanut Producers …

Are You Sure?

Dan February 10, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Farmers and Consumers are friendly competitors. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio

USDA on Status of Counter-Cyclical Payment

Randall Weiseman February 9, 2011 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA announced today that they will not issue partial 2010-crop counter-cyclical payments to producers of certain covered commodities as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio

FL NRCS Reminds Producers of FRPP Signup

Randall Weiseman February 9, 2011 Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting proposals for funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs, Ed Wright gives us more details on FRPP. Download Audio Applications must be submitted on or before March 21, 2011, to receive consideration for funding in fiscal year 2011.

Peanuts May Have to Fight for Acreage

Randall Weiseman February 9, 2011 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

High commodity prices for the major crops continues and thus some wonder how many acres will be devoted to peanuts this year as Tyron Spearman looks at this topic again now that an estimate for cotton acreage was recently released. Download Audio

AL-FL Peanut Show is Thursday

Randall Weiseman February 8, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is coming up this Thursday, February 10th in Dothan as Tyron Spearman says growers from across the Southeast are invited to attend. Download Audio

GPC Research Meeting and Assessment Hearing

Randall Weiseman February 7, 2011 Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission wants to remind growers about a couple of events taking place this Wednesday as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio

Looking for Sustainable Peanut Farmers & Positive Stocks Report

Randall Weiseman February 4, 2011 Peanuts

There is a company that’s currently looking for sustainable peanut farmers as Tyron Spearman has the details along with the latest peanut stocks and processing numbers. Download Audio Download Audio

USDA Releases New Dietary Guidelines

Randall Weiseman February 2, 2011 Field Crops, General, Peanuts

USDA has released their 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity. Tyron Spearman takes a look at what’s involved with theses guidelines. Download Audio

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Chilean Citrus Export Expectations
The Chilean Citrus Committee recently estimated that global citrus exports from Chile will total 383,000 tons this season, a 4% decline from 2023. Export declines are projected for clementines, mandarins and oranges. Lemons are the only citrus fruit forecast to have increased export volume this season. The committee forecast clementine export volume of 40,000 tons, […]
California Growers Gear Up for Citrus Thrips Threat
Citrus thrips caused serious problems for many California growers last year. This year, growers appear to be gearing up in case it is another bad season for thrips. “Going into this spring, there’s a lot of eyes on it,” said Colby Campbell, general manager of Cobblestone Fruit. “Everybody’s watching, and I think everybody has made […]