Citrus Greening Research Projects and Advice From Researchers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In the first report, Dr Michael Rogers (photo left) from University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred has more comments about the effectiveness of neighboring citrus growers working together to best control citrus psyllid, which is the vector of citrus “greening” disease. In the second report, Director of USDA’s Horticulture Lab in Ft Pierce, Dr Calvin …

Peanut Planting Update

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service put out their weekly crop progess report, as Tyron Spearman looks at where the process of planting peanuts across the Southeast and the other peanut growing areas stand at this time.  Report (1:10 mp3) USDA NASS

FBC Depends on Federation Funding

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Florida Beef Council recently received a new round of funds from the Federation of State Beef Councils, something FBC Chairman Brad Etheridge said is important in order for them to continue spreading the beef message across the state.  Report (1:00 mp3)

Indian River Research and Education Center Director Named

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

May 7, 2008 – GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Peter Stoffella has been named director of the Indian River Research and Education Center, an appointment that became effective May 5. Stoffella, a horticulture professor with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, had served as the center’s interim director for 11 months. He served as an associate director for …

Getting Serious About Census

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Unless you want to start getting phone calls or visits from the National Ag Statistics Service, you better get that Census of Agriculture form filled out and returned. Make it easy and do it on-line at agcensus.usda.gov. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS

GA Hosting NCBA Region II Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Cattlemen from Alabama, Florida, & Georgia will join those from the other 5 NCBA Region II states for their annual meeting to be held this week in Columbus, Ga.  Report (1:00 mp3)  To learn more contact the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association at 1-877-444-Beef.

Florida Carbon Credits Meetings

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation and AgraGate Climate Credits Corp. have partnered to provide carbon credits services to farmers, ranchers and private forest owners. Those interested in learning more can attend one of three meetings being held this month in north Florida. The meeting dates, times and locations include: Gainesville: Monday, May 19 at 6:30 pm at the Florida Farm …

Ag Literacy Day Success

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The number of Florida agriculture industry representatives reading for Florida Agriculture Literacy Day grew 9 percent to 1,637 this year, according to estimates by Florida Agriculture in the Classroom. Report (1:00 mp3)