The tropical rains, which dropped quite a bit of moisture in South Alabama and North Florida, have also been working their way into parts of Georgia. But the trend thus far this season seems to be right back to just scattered showers in the cotton growing areas of the state, and Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton said growers would love …
Filling the Summer Meal Gap
It’s time for that age ole tradition of summer break from the grind of the school year, but Under Secretary Kevin Concannon says it is not always a fun time for those children who suffer from food insecurity. Download Audio
Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Adam Putnam talks about Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program which offers free, nutritious meals and fun learning activities at more than 2,500 locations throughout Florida to children in need. Click on SummerFoodFlorida.org for more information about the program. Download Audio Plus a reminder you can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or …
Websites Can Help With Florida Citrus Irrigation Scheduling
Florida Automated Weather Network Director Rick Lusher told citrus growers at a recent irrigation workshop in Arcadia about two Websites that can help them handle irrigation scheduling. He discusses the websites in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
Christmas Trees
No, It’s not that time of year… But, the 2011 production numbers are out and Everett Griner tells us what they are. Download Audio
Florida Citrus Industry Focus is on Bonita Springs This Week
Numerous Florida citrus industry meetings and an educational session are on tap this week in conjunction with Florida Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Industry Conference. Hear details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 8th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
University of Florida President Bernie Machen Stepping Down
Dear members of the University of Florida community, Today, I informed the UF Board of Trustees of my intention to step down as president next year. As the Board
Possible Farm Bill Timeline
There’s a lot of speculation as to when the 2012 farm bill can actually be put together but some are looking at a possibility for House and Senate Ag leaders to conference later this summer to finalize the ultimate bill. Download Audio
New Foot and Mouth Vaccine is a Major Breakthrough
There will soon be a new weapon in the arsenal against foot and mouth disease as Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio