When USDA released information about the 2009 agricultural disaster assistance, peanuts were not included as Tyron Spearman has an update on that issue. Download Audio
GA State Vet Looks Forward to Fair
Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Carter Black said he looks forward to seeing and talking with youth from across the state who bring their animals in to show at the Georgia National Fair which kicks off this Thursday in Perry. Download Audio And Tyron Spearman has this reminder about the Georgia National Fair. Download Audio To see the livestock and horse …
Rooney Updates Citrus League On ‘Partnership’ & Water Rules
Congressman Tom Rooney, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, in the first report talks about his “partnership” with growers who need help on federal issues. In the second report, he offers an update on the EPA’s pending numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters. His comments came at the recent Indian River Citrus League annual meeting. Download Audio Download Audio …
Changing Lifestyle
Migrants want more than just field work. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
USDA to Issue Major Annual Program Payments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that during this month, USDA will distribute approximately $1.6 billion in annual Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments and $3.8 billion in final 2010 direct payments to America’s farmers and ranchers.
FL Producers Need to be Aware of Amendment 4
As the November 2nd elections edge ever closer, who to vote for isn’t the only decision producers will need to ponder, as there are also some important amendments on the ballots. Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says one of those that they need to be aware of is Amendment 4. Download Audio
New Monsanto Varieties Suited Well for the Southeast
With the start of cotton harvest, many producers are looking at how the new varieties slated to replace 555 are faring and Ty Fowler, Monsanto agronomist, says even with a difficult summer in the southeast, the new Deltapine varieties are performing well. Download Audio
American Food Donation Going Overseas
USDA will donate 11-thousand tons of rice, vegetable oil, yellow peas and lentils for projects that will help feed 390-thousand children in Haiti and Afghanistan. Download Audio
Live Broadcast/Webcast of 2010-2011 Citrus Crop Forecast
Florida citrus growers throughout the state are eagerly awaiting the USDA’s 2010-2011 Citrus Crop Forecast, set to be released on Oct. 8 at 8:30 a.m. Be among the first to hear a live audio stream of the forecast at http://www.southeastagnet.com/. Test your computer now to ensure you will be able to hear the audio. If the audio test stream does …