ACA Celebrating Beef Month with New Web Site

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

October is “Beef Month” in Alabama and Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, said one way to celebrate is by going to their newly updated website. Download Audio Blossom invites both producers and consumers to log to the recently updated bamabeef.org.

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on National Seafood Month

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about October being National Seafood Month with information about Florida’s remarkably resilient seafood industry. More information about Florida seafood is available on the web site of the FDACS Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing at http://www.fl-seafood.com/. Download Audio

Citrus Group Seeks Federal Aid For CHMAs In HLB Battle

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks tells why his group is seeking federal aid to support the Citrus Health Management Areas believed to be among the best weapons in the fight against HLB, or citrus greening disease. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

Faryna Guesses Orange Crop Size; Addresses Citrus Challenges

Dan Citrus, Florida

Umatilla grower, caretaker and packer Nick Faryna makes his estimate of the Florida orange crop size ahead of Friday’s official forecast. He also shares thoughts on the challenges and changes facing the citrus industry. Download Audio Sponsoring this report: A family-owned and operated crop insurance agency with offices in Lakeland and Marianna, Florida.