USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is currently contacting farmers and ranchers across the country to gather information for some of its most important surveys of the year. Download Audio
Water Quality Initiative Funds Available in Florida
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez in Florida reminds landowners in three watersheds that the signup for funding designed to improve water quality through the new National Water Quality Initiative ends this Friday, June 15th. Download Audio
Water Quality Initiative Funds Available in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds landowners in four watersheds about available funding designed to improve water quality but the signup for these dollars ends this Friday, June 15th. Download Audio
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast for June has Slight Changes
The June Citrus Crop forecast released this morning by USDA had slight changes in the Florida Valencia and FCOJ yield. Download Audio To view the official release form CLICK HERE. The final forecast by the USDA for this seasons citrus crop will be Wednesday July 11th at approximately 8:30 a.m. and will be able to be heard “live” here on …
Diaprepes Still a Threat to Citrus; How CRDF May Help
Before HLB was discovered in Florida, many said the Diaprepes root weevil was the worst thing a citrus grower could deal with. Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning says
Wild Hogs
Everett Griner tells us that still no practical solution has been found. Download Audio
Alabama Cow-Calf Conference is This Friday
The 2012 Alabama Cow-Calf Conference will take place this Friday, June 15th at the Ham Wilson Livestock Arena in Auburn. Download Audio For more information click Here
A Look at Dairy Cow Longevity
Research in Texas hopes to learn some of the factors behind the longevitiy of certain dairy cow breeds as Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio
Southeast AgNet Pensacola Office Receives 22-Inch Rain
The old saying, “be careful what you wish for” came to mind after here at the Southeast AgNet Pensacola office in Southwest Escambia County I received 22.1 inches of rain this past weekend. So drying out carpets while trying to keep items off the floor in dry areas has been the normal activity for the past couple of days. Download …
Various Issues Hurting Farm Bill Progress
Many people were pleased to see the Senate take up the farm bill last week, but as Tyron Spearman reports, efforts to move it along are being affected by various factors. Download Audio