The above average temps are expected to continue at least into next week, but USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey warns growers that technically we are still in spring and still in the window of a late freeze. Download Audio
Produce Prices Will Continue to Rise, But at a Slower Rate
According to USDA’s latest food price forecast fresh fruits will show inflation above the all-food average for 2012 but retail prices for fresh vegetables will be below the trend line. Download Audio
Mild Winter Not Beneficial for Strawberry Growers
The same mild winter that has given blueberry growers a boost, has resulted in strawberry growers contending with a excess of fruit in the marketplace. Download Audio
Cattlemen Support Senate Bill on Permanent Estate Tax Repeal
WASHINGTON (March 28, 2012) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), representing generations of farming and ranching families across the nation, strongly supports legislation introduced today, March 28, 2012, that will fight for full, permanent repeal of the estate tax. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (S. 2242) to abolish the federal estate tax, which …
Beef Industry Holds Safety Summit
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, University of Florida’s Dr. Dwain Johnson talks about the recent Beef Industry Safety Summit and how it’s just another way your checkoff dollars are working for you. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
DEKALB Chopper Auction Wrapping Up
It’s not too late for bidders to stake their claim on the DEKALB 100th Anniversary Bike, as DEKALB Marketing Lead Jason Hoag says the online auction for the chopper ends on Sunday, April 1, at 8 a.m. Central Time. Download Audio
Florida Likely to Ship the Least Fresh Citrus Ever This Season
Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell projects that Florida will ship the least amount of fresh citrus ever this season, and tells why. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Researchers, Citrus Growers Get Value from Regulatory Session
Researchers and citrus growers obtained good information from federal regulators at a workshop in Lake Alfred last week on the process for converting research into commercial products to battle HLB and canker. In the first two reports, University of Florida researcher Jude Grosser and USDA scientist Wayne Hunter tell why
Wind Power
Everett Griner tells us how research is pushing wind power. Download Audio
FL NRCS Announces Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative
Gainesville, FL., March 27, 2012—The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is currently taking applications for technical and financial assistance on a new innovative partnership approach to restore and protect the habitat for targeted threatened and endangered species, while also helping other vulnerable and game species. Florida landowners can sign-up for assistance to help manage and restore habitat …