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Citrus Black Spot Order Allows Shipments Throughout U.S

Dan January 24, 2011 Citrus, Florida

In good news for the Florida citrus industry, the USDA will allow fruit from citrus black spot-regulated areas in Florida to be shipped throughout the United States. Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney provides the information in this report. Find the USDA-approved packinghouse procedures here. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Everglades Coalition

Randall Weiseman January 24, 2011 FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is on Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam’s keynote address at the Everglades Coalition Conference in Weston earlier this month. More information is available online by clicking Putnam Address. Download Audio

A Dad’s Role in Prenatal Health

Dan January 24, 2011 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Even though it is the norm for pregnant women to be concerned about their diets and avoiding harmful substances. The question is now being raised if a father’s diet and habits could also play a role in the baby’s health? Download Audio

2 Job Families

Dan January 24, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

As everyone knows, farming still requires two jobs. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio

Kinney: Northeast U.S. Holds Potential For Fresh Florida Citrus

Dan January 23, 2011 Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Packers executive Richard Kinney talked about opportunities for fresh citrus in the northeast U.S. and about grapefruit marketing at the recent Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

AuctionTime.com Unveils Live Auction Board and New Home Page

Randall Weiseman January 22, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

AuctionTime.com has launched its new Live Auction Board feature and new home page designed to provide online bidders up-to-the-second auction updates.

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman January 22, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending January 21st put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio

Southeast to Receive Dollars for Biofuels Projects

Randall Weiseman January 21, 2011 Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia

USDA announced that they are making new investments to support the production and usage of advanced bio-fuels to help reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Dallas Tonsager, Under Secretary for Rural Development, told me that dollars are coming to the Southeast for various projects. Download Audio

GCA Holds Emerging Leader Conference

Randall Weiseman January 21, 2011 Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The 2011 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Emerging Leaders Conference took place this past week in Macon and Atlanta as pictured left is the group during a presentation at the Georgia State Farmers Market in Atlanta. Picture right is a demonstration the group was able to see of how certain cuts are prepared at Buckhead Beef in Atlanta. GCA’s Josh White explains …

Sweet Orange Scab Now In Florida; Implications Discussed

Dan January 21, 2011 Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney discusses the implications of the first confirmations of sweet orange scab in Florida. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.