The August issue of Citrus Industry magazine, which readers should receive within the next week, serves as the official guide to Citrus Expo, Aug. 17-18 at Fort Myers. The issue also contains practical articles about fall production practices, the advanced citrus production system and the abscission chemical CMNP. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff has the details in this report. Download …
Federal Labor Programs To Be Addressed At Citrus Expo Aug. 17
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Labor Relations Director Mike Carlton will discuss H-2A and other federal labor programs at Citrus Expo Aug. 17. Download Audio
Dry Year
This is the worst drought in history in the southeast. Everett Griner talks about this drought today. Download Audio
Top Cattle Operations Honored for Environmental Stewardship
It was a full day of events at the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Kissimmee, Florida as one of those taking place this evening involved NCBA recognizing six U.S. cattle operations for their commitment to sustaining their family operations by conserving land, resources and wildlife through the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Master of Ceremonies for the event was President …
Dismal Weather Resulting in Dismal Cotton Conditions
Our less than desirable weather has resulted in less than desirable crop conditions and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that certainly includes our cotton crop. Download Audio
Debt Debate Has Taken Time Away from Other Issues
With the debt deal now pretty much a done deal many in the ag industry are hoping that some other issues can receive the attention that they deserve. Download Audio
Smokey Bear Goes High Tech
A new smart phone app is being combined with radio and tv ads to spread Smokey Bear’s message about wildfire prevention. Download Audio
Immigration Policy A Priority of Florida Governor Scott
By LILLY ROCKWELL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 1, 2011……….When lawmakers begin preparing for next year’s legislative session in September, one of their priorities should be taking another look at laws dealing with immigrants, Gov. Rick Scott said Monday. Download Audio
Florida Beef Hi-lighted at National Meeting
The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference continues today in Kissimmee, Florida as Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes said along with various discussions about the beef checkoff, a part of this summer conference is the Florida Post-Agriculture Tour which will be this Thursday. Download Audio To learn more about the tour coming up Thursday go to www.beefusa.org.
Alabama’s Best Burger Contest Underway
Voting is underway for Alabama’s Best Burger, a promotion funded by the beef checkoff, as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains about that along with giving us information about a national event coming up this weekend called the “American Grill Master Experience” in Trussville, Alabama. Download Audio To learn more about either event go to bamabeef.org.