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UF Scientist Gmitter Discusses Citrus Genome Sequencing

Dan January 27, 2011 Citrus, Florida

University of Florida researcher Fred Gmitter is the leader of a successful international research effort to assemble the genome sequences for two citrus varieties. In this interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff, he tells what the sequence is in layman’s terms, gives credit to grower groups for funding that sparked the effort, and describes the significance of the accomplishment. Download …

Tree Nut Production was up in 2010

Randall Weiseman January 27, 2011 Peanuts, Specialty Crops

Nuts that grow on trees do compete again peanuts in many markets, so today Tyron Spearman looks at how those nut crops fared in 2010. Download Audio

Many Producers Hurt by Higher Grain Prices

Randall Weiseman January 27, 2011 Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

For those who grow corn and other grains the current prices look good, but USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says rising feed costs are affecting broiler, beef, pork, and dairy producers. Download Audio

Strong Beef and Pork Exports

Randall Weiseman January 27, 2011 Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

November exports of U.S. pork and beef reached their highest monthly volumes in more than two years. Download Audio

Chambliss Vows to Champion Georgia Agriculture in 112th Congress

Randall Weiseman January 27, 2011 General, Georgia

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Ranking Republican Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding his committee membership in the 112th Congress: “Today, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appointed me to serve as the vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. It has been an honor to serve as the top Republican on …

Citrus Industry eNews: Sweet Orange Scab in FL; Disaster Declared

Tacy Callies January 27, 2011 Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites DON’T MISS THIS Sweet Orange Scab Now In Florida; Implications Discussed

Hunting Ways to Eliminate Invasive Species

Dan January 27, 2011 Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Battling invasive plant and insect species in America’s forest lands takes a combined effort from all stakeholders, and that includes the nation’s almost fifty million hunters and anglers. Download Audio

Little Farms

Dan January 27, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner answers the question…does size matter? It is the income, not the size. Download Audio

Commissioner Putnam Announces Natural Disaster Declaration

Dan January 27, 2011 Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 34 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to frosts and freezes during this winter season and drought over the last six months. The USDA has designated an additional 28 counties in Florida as contiguous natural disaster areas. “Florida’s growers have …

GCC Pleased with Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman January 26, 2011 Cotton, Georgia

Cotton growers from across Georgia were in Tifton today for the UGA Cotton Production Workshop and annual Georgia Cotton Commission meeting. Cotton farmer Jimmy Webb from Leary, who serves on the Georgia Cotton Commission, said they were pleased with the crowd and the overall program. Download Audio