A controversial editorial in The Ledger (Lakeland, FL newspaper) on Aug. 31, titled “Citrus Greening: Details Would Aid Growers,” triggered some strong responses from the citrus industry. Click here to read the editorial. On Sept. 4, The Ledger published a response to the editorial from Mike Sparks, executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. Click here to read Sparks’ “Citrus Works Openly …
Rural Crime
Nothing on the farm is safe. Rural crime is growing and Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio
GCC Encourages Growers to Attend Annual Field Day
Executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, encourages growers to come on out to their Annual Research Field day on Wednesday, September 8, at the Gibbs Farm in Tifton. Download Audio
FIFRA Legislation Sending Strong Message to EPA
There are now bills in both the house and senate clarifying that the use of a pesticide consistent with its registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) should not be subject to a costly, redundant and unnecessary permit process under the Clean Water Act. And Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton …
FFB Says FIFRA Clarification Would be a Win Against Duplicity
Adam Basford, national affairs coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau, says the bills in the House adn Senate designed to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act would be a win for farmers in the fight against duplicity of permits and regulations. Download Audio
More Funds Going To Developing Better Plants For Bioenergy
The Departments of Agriculture and Energy have announced a new round of research money for projects to breed plants that are specifically designed as feedstock for energy production. Download Audio
Turning Up Heat on Corn-Based Plastics
Agricultural Research Service scientists may have found an answer to the problem of corn-based plastics and “hot-filling”. Download Audio
NRCS Reminds Livestock Producers about GRP
Steve Musser with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds producers about the Grassland Reserve Program which is desgined to preserve open grasslands both through rental contracts and permanent conservation easements. Download Audio
FL Nature Conservancy Partners with NRCS
Jeff Danter, State Director of the Nature Conservancy in Florida, talks about how they partner with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in the state on various projects to help keep cattle ranches strong in Florida. Download Audio
GA Cattlemen Hopeful of Fall Prices
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Executive Vice President Josh White said while it has been a tough summer for producers, there is good news overall when it comes to the trend of cattle prices heading into the fall months. Download Audio