In this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about what to consider when choosing a company to move your belongings when relocating within the state. More information is available online by clicking on Household Intrastate Moving. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook or Twitter.
Unnoticed Inflation
Today Everett Griner discusses why food price complaints are not registering. Download Audio
Website Audio Stream Test for Citrus Crop Webcast
CLICK HERE to TEST your audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s monthly Citrus Crop Forecast program to begin at about 8:30 a. m. Wednesday morning July 11, 2012. Hear the audio stream in this post to TEST your system, and stay tuned for the LIVE website audio stream program to begin about 8:30 a. m. Wednesday morning …
July Citrus Industry Topics: Psyllids, Mg, Root Health
Articles in the July Citrus Industry magazine address control of the psyllids that spread HLB, the importance of magnesium for citrus trees, and HLB and root health. There’s also a profile of Marty McKenna. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
Ag in Review for the Week of July 2, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Wanting Good Conservation Title in Farm Bill
When it comes to the 2012 farm bill all eyes are now on the House Agriculture Committee as markup of the bill starts next Wednesday, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall said they are hoping for a good conservation title. Download Audio
Letter Sent to House Ag Members Encouraging Sugar Program Changes
The House draft of the Farm Bill includes continued support for the Sugar Program. However, some are asking for support of an amendment that would make changes. Download Audio
Sunbelt Field Day is Next Thursday
Research, innovation and education are three words repeated time and again when describing what a visitor will find at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day coming up next Thursday, July 12 at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio More information about Sunbelt Ag Expo Field day is available on their website.
Focus on Tomato Focuses on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
The latest Focus on Tomato presentation, authored by Dr. Tom Kuhar, Associate Professor of Entomology at Virginia Tech, helps consultants, growers, applied researchers, and other practitioners better understand and manage the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), particularly in tomato crops. Download Audio
National Cotton Council Urges Prompt Passage of Agriculture Committee Leaders’ Farm Bill Proposal
This is a news release from the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council (NCC) extended its appreciation to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Lucas (R-OK), along with Ranking Member Peterson (D-MN), for their introduction of farm legislation that includes provisions supported by the cotton industry.