Gainesville, FL., March 7, 2012– USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds potential applicants to contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible for the agency’s Organic Initiative. Applications for the second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by close of business on March 30, 2012.
Lake Placid Citrus Field Day Draws 70 For Research Info
Growers learned about nutrition programs for HLB-infected trees, windbreaks, leafminers, advanced citrus production systems and more at a Wednesday field day at the Citrus Research and Education Foundation’s Lake Placid Grove. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Citrus Industry eNews: ACPS Research Reports; OJ Sales Plummet
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Career Choices
Choosing a career in farming? Everett Griner reminds us that the most important this is “Like it or leave it alone.” Download Audio
Peanuts at Georgia State Capitol & Florida Peanut Producers to Meet
There were lots of peanuts at the Georgia state capitol yesterday as Tyron Spearman was there and reports on the days activities along with a reminder about the Florida Peanut Producers annual meeting coming up Thursday night and about a survey that needs to be returned. Capitol: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio Survey: Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Promoting Best Product in the World
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have Hal Phillips from Morriston, Florida who is one producer who sees the value of the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Some Questioning the Realistic Nature of Know Your Farmer
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan continues to champion USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative, however there are some on Capitol Hill who are raising questions about the local food initiative. Download Audio
Case IH Offering Field of Deals
The Case IH “Field of Deals” event is underway through April 30, 2012 as Scott Rasch, Public Relations Manager for Case IH, said now is the time to stop by your local dealer. Download Audio For more information on the Case IH Field of Dreams event click here.
Former Senate Ag Chair on the Importance of the 2012 Farm Bill
There has been a lot of attention given lately to the 2012 Farm Bill and Former Senator and chair of the Senate Ag Committee, Blanche Lincoln, who now serves as chair of Small Business for Sensible Regulations, says it’s for good reason. Download Audio
Bayer Introducing New Seed Treatment for Cotton and Soybeans
Keith Valdroska with Bayer CropScience is excited about a new seed treament available to cotton and soybean farmers that boast two modes of action. Download Audio