FL Extends Emergency Order to Assist with Crop Transport

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has requested and received an extension of the Governor’s Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in order to help farmers respond to this week’s cold snap. The extension will continue the temporary suspension of weight restriction for trucks until December 31.

Market for U.S. Red Meats is Strong

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports that October was a very strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef exports achieved their second-highest value of the year while pork export value was third-highest of the year. Download Audio

Citrus Industry eNews: Freeze Damage Report; Boost Yield in HLB Trees

Tacy Callies 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 WEATHER WATCH Some Citrus Damage Expected from Freeze Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows and Florida Citrus Commissioner Vic Story say Wednesday morning’s freeze

Citrus Crop Losses To Freeze Will Show In Jan. 12 Forecast

Dan Citrus, Florida

The USDA’s Jan. 12 crop forecast will show how much Florida citrus fruit, if any, was lost to this week’s freeze. Candi Erick, the USDA’s agricultural statistics administrator for Florida, says her agency’s people are collecting information used to make that forecast. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

It’s Wait And See On Fresh Citrus Damage After Freeze

Dan Citrus, Florida

Fresh citrus fruit will almost certainly be impacted by the recent Florida freeze, but no one will know to what extent for some time, say Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney and Florida Citrus Commission Chairman George Streetman, also a packer. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.