Citrus Researcher Provides Updates On Nutritionals And HLB

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann was among those providing updates on foliar nutrition programs and HLB at the recent international HLB conference in Orlando. In these reports, Spann tells how well HLB-infected groves have performed when treated with nutritionals, and says there’s nothing to prove nutritionals won’t maintain productivity indefinitely. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with …

Roses Are Red, and Sometimes Blue

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

With Valentines Day getting a little closer on the calendar, consumers are starting to think of what to get their nearest and dearest. And if that includes roses they may be trying to choose between them smelling good and making it through the week. As many believe that the most fragrant blossoms are also the quickest to wilt. Download Audio

GBB Grants Come from Federation

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

At the 2011 Cattle Industry Convention in Denver today, the Federation of State Beef Councils is meeting to develop a charter to help make it clearer and simpler for producers to understand what it is they do. But Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes helps to explain how the grant dollars they’ve recieved through the Federation is a big help to …

ACA Gearing Up for Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

While cattlemen from across the country are in Denver right now for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, Dr. Billy Powell said they are also busy gearing up for the 68th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention coming up next week. Download Audio More on the 68th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, February 11 & 12 …

GCC Promoting Cotton Production Meetings

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

The annual University of Georgia cotton production meetings have been taking place across the state as the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says these meetings are good opportunities for producers to hear the latest recommendations from their cotton extension folks. Download Audio More information on cotton production meetings nearest you are available through your county extension office or click Here …

Department of Citrus Back To 5-Day Week On Senator’s Advice

Dan Citrus, Florida

On the advice of State Sen. JD Alexander, the Florida Department of Citrus staff this week returned to a five-day work week. Department Executive Director Ken Keck explains the move to a four-day work week last year, and the move back this week. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.