Florida’s 2011 Legislature was able to pass a nearly $70 billion budget that kept the UF/IFAS budget intact. And House Ag Policy Chair, Steve Crisafulli says that the victory was an example of how his committee has worked to keep agriculture in the conversation. Download Audio
Retail Fresh Veggie Prices Finally Settling Down
USDA economist Gary Lucier says that consumers are still seeing higher prices for some fresh veggies as a result of the weather that disrupted the usual supplies, but that they may soon start to see some moderation in prices. Download Audio
Citrus In The Legislature: Industry Gets Research Funds, Restrictions
Florida’s citrus industry got something it asked for from the state Legislature – $2 million for research; and something it didn’t – restrictions on the Florida Citrus Commission. The first report outlines the restrictions. Download Audio Florida Citrus Mutual Communications Director Andrew Meadows discusses the research funds in the second report. Download Audio
AL Cattlemen Helping Storm Victims
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains more about the two-phased plan to provide help in areas affected by the recent storms in their state. Download Audio
GCA Helping Producers Hit by Storms
Josh White, with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, talks about efforts that have been underway to help some of those cattle operations in the state that were affected by the recent storms. Download Audio
FL Legislative Session Wraps Up
The 2011 Florida Legislative session is over and Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard said all of the bills passed, including the budget, are heading to the Governor’s desk. Download Audio
Questioning Water Guidelines & Working on a Temik Replacement
Today Tyron Spearman has information concerning questions dealing with water guidelines along with looking at efforts underway to help growers with a replacement for Temik. Water: Download Audio Temik: Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Vital Role of Alternative Energy
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam about two future biofuel conversion facilities that were awarded grants through the Florida Farm to Fuel initiative. More information is available online at Alternative Energy. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam.
UF Researcher Discusses Foliar Nutrients And HLB
University of Florida researcher Tim Spann in this interview summarizes the apparent benefits of foliar nutrients for HLB-infected citrus trees. Download Audio
Endless Inflation
Everett Griner tells us just how energy independence is vital to our survival. Download Audio