Florida growers dealt with freezing temperatures in three different weeks this month. That’s unusual in December, but not unheard of, as Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Origin of FMD Virus Discovered
USDA scientists have identified the primary site where the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease begins infection in cattle. Download Audio
Peanut Export Update & GA Award Nomination Nearing Deadline
Today Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest peanut export numbers along with a reminder about a deadline that’s nearing to enter applications for a peanut award. Exports: Download Audio Award: Download Audio
Case IH Introducing New Generation of Tractors for 2011
With the Christmas season now over, Tom Dean with Case IH, says don’t be discouraged if Santa didn’t bring you what you wanted as they have a whole new generation of both Steiger Series and Magnum Series tractors coming out for this year. Download Audio
Putnam Looking to Continue Bio-Fuel Efforts in FL
Ag Commissioner-Elect Adam Putnam says that he hopes to continue the bio-fuel efforts here in Florida started by Commissioner Bronson during his term. Download Audio
Freeze Update: Citrus Hurt Both This Week And Last Week
This Tuesday morning’s freeze likely caused damage throughout the citrus belt, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says in the first report. Download Audio In the second report, he says it now appears last week’s freeze may have done more damage than was originally thought. Both reports also contain information provided by Ray Royce, executive director of the Highlands County …
Food Safety
Today Everett Griner tells us how congress has stepped in and is dealing with a big problem. Download Audio
Beltwide Cotton Conference Reminder
With the Beltwide Cotton Conference coming up on January 4-7, 2011, Kater Hake with Cotton Incorporated encourages producers to make the short trip to Atlanta. Download Audio
CRP Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation
USDA is celebrating twenty-five years of the Conservation Reserve Program and continues to provide significant economic and environmental benefits by enabling our nation’s farmers and ranchers to protect and preserve their land. Download Audio
IFAS Working for the Producers
Senior Vice President for the University of Florida’s IFAS, Jack Payne, says he realizes that Florida’s producers are the stakeholders and clientele of IFAS and he looks forward to continuing their efforts in supporting them. Download Audio