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Peanut Contracts Verses Other Crop Prices

Randall Weiseman February 15, 2011 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

National Peanut Research Lab’s Dr. Marshall Lamb was one of the speakers at last week’s Alabama-Florida Peanut Show in Dothan as he talked about markets and had some advice for growers. Download Audio

The Multiple Uses of Biodiesel

Randall Weiseman February 15, 2011 Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

As we all try to pitch in to do our part to help protect our environment, switching over to greener fuels is one viable option. And with these two reports Greg Anderson with the biodiesel liquid fuel industry explains how the use of biodiesel is becoming popular in applications beyond just gassing municipal fleets. Download Audio Download Audio

Urban Livestock

Dan February 15, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Everett Griner explains about a problem ahead with city-raised livestock. Download Audio

AL NRCS to Hold Hoop House Workshop

Randall Weiseman February 14, 2011 Alabama, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

AL NRCS District Conservationist Anne Cross encourages producers who are interested in extending their growing season through hoop houses to attend a workshop on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Download Audio

Fruit and Veggie Growers Invited To United Regional Meetings

Randall Weiseman February 14, 2011 Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Specialty Crop Producers are invited to attend two industry meetings discussing key issues and opportunities facing the Florida produce industry. Download Audio

GA Cotton Growers Need to Pay Close Attention to Soil Fertility

Randall Weiseman February 14, 2011 Cotton, Georgia

UGA Extension Soil Scientist, Glen Harris, says with this year’s new varieties, cotton growers need to pay close attention to potash and nitrogen application. Download Audio

FAITC to Hold 8th Annual Ag Literacy Day on April 26

Randall Weiseman February 14, 2011 Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida Ag in the Classroom executive director Lisa Gaskalla says that one of their premier programs, Agriculture Literacy Day, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Download Audio Those interested in participating should register online by April 15, 2011.

Medflies Confirmed In Florida, Not Near Commercial Citrus

Dan February 14, 2011 Citrus, Florida, General

Two Mediterranean fruit flies have been confirmed in Broward County, fortunately outside commercial citrus producing areas. Denise Feiber, spokesperson for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry, in this interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff tells about the finds and the steps being taken to protect agriculture. She also discusses the winding up or completion …

Proposed Budget Includes Changes to Water Management Districts

Randall Weiseman February 14, 2011 Florida, General

The proposed budget by Florida’s Governor Rick Scott’s includes changes to the water management districts that would affect how they spend their money. Download Audio

Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on Proposed FY 2012 Budget

Randall Weiseman February 14, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2012 budget: “President Obama and I share a vision for building an economy that works for all Americans; one that makes, creates, innovates and expands the middle class. “Since coming to office, we have taken important steps to avoid the potential economic …