Keep your eyes open for several exhibitor gift raffles while walking the trade show floor at Citrus Expo on Aug. 17-18. Visit the Improcrop display to register for a chance to win Kentucky Ale beer brewed by Alltech. Stop by Morton Buildings’ booth for your shot at winning a weather alert radio, product gift bags, a heavy duty push broom …
Deadline Approaching for GA Cotton Commission Board Nominations
There is only a few days left for cotton producers to submit their applications for three open positions on the Georgia Cotton Commission board of directors. Download Audio
Department of Citrus, Abscission Developer Apparently Heal Rift
A recent agreement between the Florida Department of Citrus and abscission chemical developer AgroSource apparently will avert a parting of the ways for the two long-time partners. The agreement should lead to continuing efforts to bring the mechanical harvesting aid to market. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Boost for Healthy Schools Healthy Lives
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about a USDA pilot program that will give a welcome boost to Florida’s Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act. More information is available online by clicking on Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act Fact Sheet. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam.
Citrus Expo Speaker Will Discuss A Variety of Diseases
Several citrus diseases – some that are already in Florida and some that are not – will be addressed at Citrus Expo by University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney. Download Audio
SURE Deadline is this Friday
Tyron Spearman has a quick reminder about a deadline coming up this Friday that some growers need to be aware of. Download Audio
Organic Expansion
Organic farming is growing worldwide. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
USDA Continues Outreach Efforts to Women and Hispanic Farmers
Fred Pfaeffle, USDA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, wants to remind Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who feel that may have been discriminated against in the past about options available to them for compensation. Download Audio
Assistance Still Available for Farmers Affected by Whacky Weather
As farmers and ranchers continue to deal with the impact of adverse weather this year, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack wants to remind those affected that USDA offers a variety of resources to help them cover losses. Download Audio
Helping Fight Global Hunger
The US Agency for International Development’s Food for Peace progams have a long history of providing a helping hand around the world. Download Audio