County Farm Bureaus Working to Defeat Amendment 4

Tacy Callies Florida, General

County Farm Bureaus throughout the state have begun active campaigns to defeat the Amendment 4 proposal on the November ballot. Many counties have used Florida Farm Bureau’s (FFB) cost-share program to purchase yard signs and bumper stickers as part of their efforts. The reception of presentations about the proposal at county Farm Bureau annual meetings indicates that  members recognize the …

Ag Possibilities in November & Funding for Rural Jobs

Randall Weiseman General

There’s been quite a bit of talk in our nation’s capitol as to how agrilculture will be affected after the November elections, as Tyron Spearman looks at those scenarios and also has news about new funding that’s been announced by USDA for rural jobs. Elections: Download Audio Rural Jobs: Download Audio

Citrus Industry “eNews Exclusive” – 1st AgNet Website Version

Gary Cooper Citrus

Southeast AgNet is pleased to introduce this inaugural issue of Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive. It is a direct eNews service for people involved in the citrus industry. Every week, we’ll provide links to the most important citrus stories, special content you won’t find in Citrus Industry magazine and more. Thank you to our citrus grower focus group who provided input …

Citrus Management Series Kicks Off With “Bullish” Talk

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus Extension agents kicked off their mini-series on citrus management strategies this week, with one agent saying he’s “bullish” on citrus and that young trees can be grown in the face of greening. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

EPA Announces Short Extension for FL Nutrients Inland Water Rule

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Sept. 29, 2010…….While environmental officials in Florida discussed coming federal water pollution standards Wednesday, the federal agency that wrote them agreed to delay their implementation by a month and a U.S. Senator said he’d try to block the new rules altogether.