Everett Griner tells us what the outlook is this year for corn, cotton and soybean planting, from the most recent report, of course. Download Audio
Florida Senate Immigration Bill Still In Negotiations
By DAVID ROYSE –THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Copying without permission is prohibited. Contact http://www.newsserviceflorida.com THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 27, 2011…..The Legislature’s effort to step up enforcement of federal immigration laws remained in limbo Wednesday as advocates for immigrants came to the Capitol and the Senate president shifted responsibility for trying to work the issue out. Senate President Mike Haridopolos …
E-Verify Would Be Bad for FL Producers
This year’s hot button issue in the Florida legislature is getting hotter as discussions continue this week regarding immigration. In the following two reports, Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks gives us the latest on the issue that could have a real impact on Florida producers. Download Audio Download Audio
Industry Expects Cotton Acres to Rise Again
Last month’s annual planting intentions reports from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service showed an increase of cotton acreage to 12.6 million acres. But Mark Lange, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council, says much of the industry was surprised that the increase wasn’t even more. Download Audio
Pest Forecast Tool Available to Farmers
Farmers now have a online tool designed to help them stay informed about the migration of pests that could threaten their fields. Download Audio
A Big Mooovement in Cardiovascular Medicine
Cows are behind a potentially huge breakthrough in cardiovascular medicine that for some could serve as an alternative to open heart surgery. Download Audio
Dairy Producer Promotes Beef Checkoff
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Roger Butler, a beef and dairy producer from Highlands County, Florida, knows many cattle producers are not aware that dairy producers also contribute to the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Peanut Posted Price Rises Again/Perfect Storm for Peanut Growers/Peanut Butter Prices May Rise
Last week the peanut posted price saw a sizeable increase and this week it was up again as Tyron Spearman has that information along with a look at how things are faring right now for growers and also the fact peanut butter prices may be going up and how that will affect certain parts of the indsutry. Price: Download Audio …
CRDF To Absorb Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation this week voted overwhelmingly to absorb the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council, which identifies research gaps in all aspects of the Florida citrus industry. Download Audio
Record Veggie Prices
With the past winter we just had, that means higher prices. Everett Griner tells us how much too possibly expect. Download Audio