Agribusiness professionals who want to know more about the latest technology that keeps their machinery running and productive can explore their interests in depth at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The agriculture trade show today announced the addition of an International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) exhibit pavilion, sponsored by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).
Peace River Citrus Growers Plan Disease Management Tour
Growers from the Peace River Valley will take a Nov. 18 tour to see how foliar nutritional sprays and SAR products are working on greening-infected groves. They’ll also learn more about greening, canker and citrus black spot management. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Talk Topic: When To Stop Removing HLB-Infected Citrus Trees
At a recent citrus economics conference, U.S. Sugar Corporation scientist Mike Irey addressed the topic “When should a grower with HLB stop removing trees?” He summarizes his answer in this report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Pigweed Plague
This weed infestation continues to grow. Can anything be done about it? Everett Griner looks into it. Download Audio
Bronson Confident in Putnam’s Ability to Lead FL Agriculture
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson and Commissioner-Elect Adam Putnam are in the midst of the transition process and Bronson says he confident that he is leaving Florida Agriculture in good hands. Download Audio
Work on Citrus Issues Among Accomplishments for Hall of Famer
Florida Farm Bureau’s Pat Cockrell will be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame coming up in February of 2011 and Cockrell’s 30 plus years of work with the bureau has allowed him to be a part of addressing a lot of challenges for Florida’s Ag industry, especially when it comes to citrus. Download Audio
Early Preparations for the Holidays
There may still be a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving and the official start to the holiday season, but here is a few things that you can do in order to stay ahead of the curve. Download Audio
GA Producers Benefit from Beef Checkoff
Dr. Frank Thomas, who serves on the Georgia Beef Board, said producers have seen many benefits over the years due to the checkoff. Download Audio
ACA Keeping Producers Informed
Getting the latest information out to producers is something that Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said has become more efficient due to new media venues. Download Audio
FBC Benefits from Federation Dollars
Jim Handley explains how the Florida Beef Council has been able to obtain extra checkoff dollars from time to through the Federation of State Beef Councils which allows them to conduct certain programs. Download Audio