Dairy operators are doing what comes naturally when price prospects are good as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio
Bayer Offers Varieties for Southeast Growers
With cotton prices high, growers are looking for the right variety to fit their growing needs. And according to Steve Nichols, U.S. Agronomic Manager for Seed and Traits with Bayer Crop Science, that’s where they come in with their new germ-plasms. Download Audio
2010 was Florida’s Coldest December on Record
According to the National Climatic Data Center the statewide temperature for December in 2010 was more than 9 degrees Fahrenheit below the 20th century average. Download Audio
Florida Could Benefit From East Coast Broccoli Efforts
In response to the rising cost of shipping and the growing eat local movement, there is a $5 million effort to grow broccoli on the east coast. Download Audio
Running from Ragweed
Researchers have confirmed that in some parts of North America, ragweed season now lasts longer and ends later. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Speaking up for Ag
In advance of the 2011 Florida Legislative Session, starting March 8, 2-11, this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam encouraging those in the Ag community to speak up about issues of importance to agriculture and the rural way of life. For news and information about Florida agriculture, visit FreshFromFlorida.com on the web. Download Audio
Short-Term, Long-Term Citrus Research Needs Discussed
Joe Davis Jr., a member of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, recently urged fellow members to fund enough short-term research projects to ensure that growers have trees left by the time more long-term research comes to fruition. Davis shares his concern in the first of these reports. In the other reports, the issue of short-term and long-term research needs …
G. E. Controversy
Everett Griner answers the question…Is G. E. planting research enough? Download Audio
Nelson: Federal Citrus Research Bill To Be Reintroduced Soon
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida last week said he’ll soon reintroduce federal legislation that would fund citrus research, especially on HLB, with part of the tariffs collected on imported citrus and citrus juice. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Citrus Research Panel Adds $1.5 Million Of New HLB Projects
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s selection process leading to the funding of $1.5 million for new HLB research projects is discussed by foundation Research Management Committee Chair Bobby Barben. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.