Pork processing may change. Everett Griner tells us just what changes are taking affect.
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 24th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 24th
Here’s this week’s 4-24-09 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million for Produce Sustainability
Bayer CropScience Donates $1.1 Million to United Fresh Research & Education Foundation to Create the Center for Global Produce Sustainability – Collaboration demonstrates company’s commitment to sustainability… LAS VEGAS — Bayer CropScience LP believes strongly in its commitment to protecting tomorrow today through its sustainability efforts. John Smith, director of the Horticulture Region for Bayer CropScience, presented Tom Lovelace, United …
Electrifying!!!
Today Everett Griner looks at what affects power lines have on cattle. Interesting facts!
Committee Adds Changes to Amendment 4
The House Finance and Taxation Council has passed a bill that was approved by voters last November to exempt conservation lands from being taxed, but with some changes.
Cotton’s New Advertising Campaign
Cotton’s advertising slogan, “The Fabric Of Our Lives” has gotten a new face lift. Or make that three. With commercials featuring three up-and-coming young musicians.
Growers Wise To Consider Timing and Methods for Citrus Sprays
In the first report, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers explains the best timing for spray applications for the most effective control of citrus psyllids, the pest that spreads HLB, or citrus greening disease.
The $250,000.00 Question
Choices…Large Farm vs. Small Farm. Everett Griner investigates.
FL Congressman Putnam Calls for Aggressive Effort to Save Citrus
This just in late today from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s Washington D C office: WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today told a U.S. House panel that the federal government must dramatically increase the amount of funding it is providing if it is to save America’s citrus crop from a disease known as “citrus greening.” Putnam spoke on behalf of …