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It is with great sadness and tremendously heavy hearts we report of the passing of Lee V. McCoy, known to many of his legions of friends and colleagues as the “RealMcCoy”. Lee lost his battle with cancer early morning Thursday May 22 in a Georgia hospital, admitted the Monday before in a bout with pneumonia.

Please find details regarding Lee’s memorial services at the end of this news post.

For nearly a decade until making a move into a new career opportunity last year, Lee was a regional representative of this radio network. He travelled the region and nation, and occassionally overseas, newsgathering and representing the network from his home location Read the rest of this entry »

In this weeks podcast, the Florida Ag Statistics Service reviews last seasons numbers and prepares for the October Crop Forecast, Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton, Jr. addresses the free rider issue, NCBA President John Queen encourages cattlemen to contact their congressmen, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson looks at the states future in bio-fuels, and farm broadcasters mourn the loss of Russ Ragan.

PROGRAM NOTE: This weeks’ podcast will be the last for a while. We plan to temporarily put our attentions to the project of redesigning this website and adding some new features for the region’s agricultural interests in the not-too-distant future, including a new lineup of podcasts that will better serve farmers and ranchers in the ‘deep southeast’. Meanwhile, the daily news postings will continue uninterrupted, so stay tuned!

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In this weeks podcast, National Cowboy Day is planned for July 28, the second annual Farm to Fuel Summit held in Sarasota, Department of Plant Industry meets with growers at five meetings across the state, and newly elected Florida Citrus Chairman Ben Albritton, Jr. talks about his plans for the year.

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In this weeks podcast, two University of Florida College of Agriculture departments are in need of research funding, Congressman Allan Boyd visits Florida, and the possibility of using dogs to sniff out citrus pest and diseases.

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In this weeks podcast, a Florida dairyman talks about the new NRCS BMP program, the new Pest Risk Assessment affects more than just citrus growers, a Florida Farm Bureau member is named Young Farmer Produce Leader, a peak into the 2007 Citrus Expo, and this week’s Agri-View.

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In this weeks podcast, Commissioner Bronson talks Farm to Fuel and export facilities, discussion on the Pest Risk Assessment, the Farm Improvement Act, and new science that may clarify citrus risks.

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In this weeks podcast, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Education Foundation has a new name, meet the new Florida Cattlemen’s President Larry Rooks, Putnam and Mahoney introduce a new piece of legislation for the Farm Bill, and in citrus the new box tax rates and the Pest Risk Assessment were released.

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In this weeks podcast, a report on Florida peanut production, a new citrus facility in Cheifland, the Florida Cattlemen’s Convention starts next week, the June citrus crop update, and a Florida extension agent in Iraq.

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In this weeks podcast, Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART) meets to prepare for hurricane season, 7 Florida counties are declared disasterous, rainy weather is welcomed by all, the Florida legislature looks at county extension, and Florida Citrus Mutual holds the 3rd annual Florida Citrus Industry Conference.

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In this weeks podcast, ranchers are encouraged to be aware of the possiblility for Tropical Soda Apple when purchasing hay, the Florida Forestry Industry shoots for number 1, May 31 was the last day for citrus canker insurance coverage, and the drought’s effect on Lake Okeechobee.

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In this week’s podcast, the 2007 Farm Bill may reorganize the USDA, Florida Cattlemen prepare for their annual convention, the NRCS meets on Water Wars, Florida citrus associations meet about tax proposals, and the citrus industry looks at indirect forms of funding.

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In this week’s podcast, the Florida Beef Council works with state dieticians, Congressman Putnam and Congressman Boyd discuss Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), citrus growers are faced with a deadline for insurance coverage, the FDOC proposes new box tax rates, and the NRCS meets to learn about the plant material program.

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In this week’s report, Gary Cooper talks with Congressman Adam Putnam on specialty crops, Florida growers visit Brazil and Argentina, a Plant Material Workshop is planned for next week, the current Florida drought, and Florida Legislature plans for a special session.

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In this week’s pod cast, the Annual Imported Fire Ant Conference is held in Gainesville, Citrus growers learn about biological control, Gary Cooper visits the nation’s capitol, House Agriculture Chairman give the Farm Bill timeline, and Florida’s legislative session ends with Agriculture on top.

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In this week’s pod cast, the American Farm Bureau Federations talks about the 2007 Farm Bill, a report from the Region II meeting in Kissimmee, the Florida Vegetable Report, and discussion on the Citrus Psyllid.

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In this week’s pod cast, the FDOC focuses on national grocery chains, teachers are rewarded for Ag in the Classroom, Ag Literacy Day was a huge success, and the Beef Short Course is coming soon.
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In this week’s pod cast, the April Citrus Crop Forecast Update is released, the NRCS explains it’s involvement with hurrican cleanup, and Florida continues it’s research with veal, along with other headlines from throughout the week.
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In this week’s pod cast, the Tresspassing Bill moves forward in Florida legislature, cotton numbers are down in Florida, Florida growers increase other crops, citrus processor file a law suit, and the USDA introduces new rootstocks.
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In this week’s pod cast, the Florida Beef Council seeks additional check off dollars, President Bush speaks to the National Cattlemen’s Association, FL legislators work with the Governor on citrus funding, and Commissioner Bronson promotes eating fruits and vegetables.

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In this week’s pod cast, Florida cattlemen are urged to get involved with the Farm Bill, Florida Farm Bureau members visit the capitol, the Florida Citrus Commission met, and the FCC Chairman plans a meeting the Governor Charlie Crist.

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In this week’s pod cast, Florida legislators are visited by the cattlemen,HB 553 helps landowners with trespassing, biofuels become a high priority, citrus researchers awaiting funds, the FCC meets next week, and reports on Florida Ag Literacy Day.

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In this week’s pod cast, a wrap up from the Commodity Classic in Tampa, the FCA heads to Tallahassee, citrus is a major issue for the Florida legislature, and Alico is awarded a grant.

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In this week’s pod cast, Florida cattlemen focus on the Greenbelt issue, a continuing resolution may effect the NRCS, the Florida Strawberry Festival kicked off this week, Florida grapefruit sales are up, Florida hosts the Commodity Classic, and Everett Griner hosts the Agriview.

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In this week’s pod cast, Florida farmers face fierce temperatures, the Florida Citrus Commission focuses on legislative issues, Florida Legislators prepare for the session during committee weeks, and the Florida Beef Ambassador represents the nation.

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In this week’s pod cast, the Citrus Crop Forecast February update is released, there are new recommendations for Tropical Soda Apple Management, Florida promotes truthful information about the Animal ID program, the proposed farm bill could help new farmers and ranchers, and Florida Farm Bureau continues work on property tax issues.

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In this week’s pod cast, a NRCS office is damaged by tornadoes, Florida Cattlemen on national committees, Property Tax Hearings scheduled across the state, Florida Farm Bureau involved with the Florida Food Checkout Day, the Florida Department of Agriculture teams up with the Sebring Races, and the FDOC helps kick off the Florida State Fair.

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In this week’s pod cast,the Florida Cattlemen attend the National Cattlemen’s Convention in Nashville, State Conservation is a big topic on the farm bill, the Florida Farm Bureau Citrus Advisory Council meets, and the FDOC gives its outlook on the fresh market.

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