The National Ag Statistics Service recently announced their cuts for 2012 and included in those is the elimination of reports for the catfish industry. Download Audio
Southeast Peanut Farmer Conserving Water
We told you recently that Georgia peanut grower Barry Martin was one of the winners of the Naturally Remarkable Planters Award which recognizes peanut farmers who implement sustainable practices. Today Tyron Spearman has more on how this Southeast peanut farmer conserves water in his operation. Download Audio
Agriculture’s Role in Halloween
A quick look at how agriculture influences our celebrations, even Halloween. Download Audio
Florida Beef-Forage Day to Cover Many Topics
A variety of information concerning pasture and forage topics will be discussed at this year’s University of Florida-Department of Animal Sciences Beef/Forage Research Day on November 10th. Download Audio Additional program details are available at www.animal.ufl.edu
Recognizing the Importance of Coral Reefs
The US Coral Reef Task Force recently held a meeting to review their strategies for protecting and restoring the nations coral reefs. And Deputy Under Secretary Ann Mills says she was pleased to see how agriculture is working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in recognizing the importance of the effort. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Forest Service Emergency Response
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the emergency response efforts of the Florida Forest Service in the event of a hurricane or other disaster occurring in Florida. More information is available online by clicking on Emergency Response Fact Sheet. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.
Citrus Foundation Seeks Meeting of HLB Causal Agent Researchers
In an effort to unify efforts to culture the presumed causal agent of HLB, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation will spend up to $20,000 to assemble researchers from around the world. Bobby Barben, chairman of the foundation’s Research Management Committee, explains the purpose of the meeting in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone …
Citrus Grower: Psyllid Control Comes First in HLB Management
Bobby Barben, chair of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Research Management Committee, in this report emphasizes that insecticidal control of psyllids is more important than nutrition for management of HLB. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Farm Land Investment
Everett Griner explains how farm land investing is becoming risky business. Download Audio
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending October 28th 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