Grower Maury Boyd developed the renowned “Boyd cocktail” that has helped keep his HLB-infected grove productive for years. He discusses his success and the reasons for it. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Ag in Review for the Week of November 8, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending November 12th 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
Syngenta Recommending Applying a Fall Weed Control Treatment
An issue that continues to plague farmers here in the southeast is glyphosate resistant weeds, specifically Palmer Amaranth. And therefore, David Lanclos, technical service representative for Syngenta, suggest farmers apply a fall weed control treatment now in order to get a head start for next year’s crop. Download Audio
Budget Woes will Make 2012 Farm Bill a Challenge
Concerns regarding how the budget is going to effect the 2010 Farm Bill are already surfacing as there are thirty-seven programs that received mandatory funding during the 2008 farm bill that do not have a budget baseline beyond Fiscal 2012. Download Audio
Peanut Butter Lover’s Month Recipe Contest
In honor of National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month, the National Peanut Board is holding a recipe contest showcasing exciting and innovative uses for peanut butter. Download Audio
New Organization Formed to Tell the Story of Ag
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance has been formed with a mission to coordinate existing efforts and develop new programs that bolster the image of today’s agriculture. Download Audio
Producers Need to Comment on GIPSA Proposal
NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall said it’s extremely important for producers to get those comments made on GIPSA’s proposed change to the rule on livestock marketing as the deadline to do so is coming up November 22nd. Download Audio For more information on how to submit comments on-line go to: http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#submitComment?R=0900006480b7496d
ACRE Payments Going Out
USDA has begun sending out ACRE payments as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Entertainment Tonight’s Nancy O’Dell Partners With Florida OJ
LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Florida orange juice unveils its partnership with entertainment journalist Nancy O’Dell just as CBS Television Distribution announced she will serve as the new co-anchor of Entertainment Tonight in 2011 after Mary Hart’s final season. Florida orange juice has teamed up with the celebrity mom as she launches her Album of Hope Initiative with …