Everett Griner tells us how no-till farming is here to stay. Download Audio
Citrus Agent Shares Insights Into Low-Volume Sprays For Psyllids
Many Florida citrus growers now use low-volume sprays to control the psyllids that spread HLB. Citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt in these reports shares results of his research into environmental conditions in groves that may affect the sprays. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio
Florida Citrus Field Day At Immokalee: Director’s Summary
More than 80 growers and others toured ongoing citrus experiments at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center June 23. Center Associate Director John Dunckelman provides an overview of the event at Immokalee. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of June 20, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 23th 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 *Here’s a note from the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: Again a reminder that the budget proposed by the Florida Department of …
New Weather Pattern Could Send Relief for Growers
As we continue to keep a close eye on the drought, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says there are signs indicating that some relief is on its way. Download Audio
FL Ag Department Now Responsible for School Lunch Programs
The Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act has been signed into law, transfer oversight of Florida’s school lunch from the Department of Education to the Ag Department. Download Audio
GA Corn Crop Suffering
Tyron Spearman gives an update on how the hot, dry weather is affecting the GA corn crop. Download Audio
FL Receives Funds to Reduce Food-Borne Illnesses
Two Florida Universities received funding from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to reduce food-borne illnesses and deaths from microbial contamination. Download Audio
ALFA Hosts AFB Meeting
The Alabama Farmers Federation recently hosted 13 states at American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2011 Southern Region Commodity Conference. Download Audio