Consumer trends continue to change and that’s why Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said through the beef checkoff they work to keep up with those changes. Download Audio
Alabama Pleased to See the Southeast Region Shine
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to see how Region II of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has really been in the forefront of national events this past year and that trend will continue over the next couple of years. Download Audio
Citrus Canker Detecting Dogs: “An MRI on Four Legs”
Citrus Expo speaker Pepe Peruyero of J&K Canine Academy in this report discusses the potential advantage of using canker-detecting dogs. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and
HLB Management for Citrus: It’s More than Foliar Spray
Foliar nutrients have gotten much publicity in recent years for their ability to help keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive. At Citrus Expo, University of Florida researcher Tim Spann says HLB management also requires overall good horticultural management. He adds that a grove that wasn’t well cared for before HLB infection won’t become a good grove after HLB infection. He summarizes …
Feral Hogs…Again!
The wild hog problem is still growing. Everett Griner gives us the latest. Download Audio
Why the Red Planet is Red
Ever wonder what gives Mars that bloody tinge? Download Audio
Partnerships Making a Positive Impact on NRCS Efforts
The Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to be successful in their conservation efforts, and Southeastern Regional Conservationist Leonard Jordan says that is largely thanks to their ongoing partnerships. Download Audio
2012 Drought May Have Hit Peak
With 1,628 counties across 33 states declared as primary natural disaster areas, many are predicting that perhaps we’ve seen the peak of the 2012 drought. Download Audio
Cotton Growers Must Look to Next Season in Order to Fight Nematodes
One of the biggest issues for Georgia cotton producers this year has been nematodes, and UGA plant pathologist Bob Kemerait says unfortunately there is not a whole growers can do about it for this year. Download Audio
Fresh Citrus is Focus at Lake Alfred and Fort Pierce Events
Packinghouse Day Thursday in Lake Alfred and the Indian River Postharvest Workshop on Friday in Fort Pierce will have identical programs. This report has the details. Download Audio