A 2-cent-per-box tax decrease ordered this week for the Florida Department of Citrus will offset a 2-cent-per-box tax increase that growers will pay next season to fund research for HLB and other serious diseases. Download Audio
Water Power
Everett Griner tells us about an unmentioned tool…the windmill. Download Audio
Reminder of NRCS Organic Initiative Deadline
Friday, May 20 is the deadline for organic producers to take advantage of this round of funding from USDA’s Organic Initiative. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White says the program is designed to offer assistance for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production to implement resource conservation practices on their agricultural operations. Download Audio
Georgia Cotton Women Combine their Two Loves in a Cookbook
Moultrie cotton woman, Nancy Coleman, explains how the Georgia Cotton Women have combined their two loves of cotton and cooking in their cookbook, “Cooking in High Cotton”. Download Audio
Despite Rumors No Sugar Shortage Concerns for the U.S
Citing sugar shortages, some in Congress are pushing to eliminate the no-cost U.S. sugar program, but American Sugar Alliance Economist Jack Roney says the new market projections from USDA show that sugar shortages are not an issue. Download Audio
Discovering the True Benefits of Herbal Teas
Herbal teas have a long storied history regarding their medicinal powers, but Diane McKay of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service says human trials have just begun to determine their true benefits. Download Audio Download Audio
Peanut Industry Comes Together for Tornado Victims
Southeast AgNet’s Tyron Spearman was a part of a group that toured areas of Georgia yesterday devastated by the recent tornado’s while also delivering a variety of items put together by the peanut industry to help those storm victims. Download Audio
FL Producer Pleased with Beef Checkoff Investment
“Get to know your beef checkoff” is our weekly series brought to you by the beef checkoff as Andy Tucker, a beef producer Brevard County, Florida, enjoyed his experience of serving on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board saying he learned a lot about checkoff including it’s return on investment. Download Audio
AL Webcast to Discuss Resources for Poultry Producers
Montgomery, AL — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, in cooperation with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Alabama Department of Emergency Management, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, USDA Farm Services Agency and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service will host a webinar Friday, May 20, from 10 a.m. until noon for poultry and …
Insect Invasion
There is another imported bug problem. Everett Griner tells us what is it and where it came from. Download Audio