Biodisel producers are beginning an effort to encourage use of methyl esters to clean up the oiled shorelines from the Gulf Oil Spill. Download Audio
Mexico Removes Anti-dumping Fees on U.S. Beef
Mexico’s Ministry of the Economy has eliminated anti-dumping duties that have been imposed on imports of U.S. beef for the past 10 years as the resolution went into effect yesterday. Download Audio
Florida Farm To Fuel Summit Kicks Off In Orlando
The back cover of the meeting program for this fifth annual “Farm to Fuel Summit” is dedicated to Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charlie Bronson who was key to its creation. This will be the last Summit Bronson will preside over as Commissioner, as he leaves office due to term limits this fall. Stay tuned to Southeast AgNet for reports to …
Cotton Crop Report
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their August all cotton report this morning as Shiela Corley with NASS in Washington D.C. says the numbers are up. Download Audio
Higher Peanut Corn and Soybean Forecast
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released their August crop production forecasts this morning and when it comes to this year’s peanut crop, the report shows production is forecast to be up 10 percent from last year, while they are calling for a record high corn and soybean crop. Download Audio
Growers Tour Advanced Citrus Production Systems
About 20 growers, many looking for new ways to cope with citrus greening disease, attended a field day in Ft. Pierce and Indiantown to see how advanced citrus production systems might help them. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Growers Can Earn Category CEUs At Citrus Expo
Eight and a half CEUs are available for citrus growers at Citrus Expo; applicators can choose their category, according to what they need for their own particular licenses. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS!
Cloned Meat
There are many that still question the ethics of cloning. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio
Citrus Expo Prize Offerings
Grills, a gun safe, rods, reels and knifes will be among the many door prizes Citrus Expo attendees may be eligible to win! Attendance is free both days to bona fide grove owners and managers, citrus production managers, professional crop advisers, association representatives, board members and the citrus research community. The complete list of prizes is now available.
Citrus Expo Announces CEU Details
Many growers have asked what type of CEUs will be available at this year’s Citrus Expo seminars. The event will offer a total of 8.5 Category CEUs: 5 on Aug. 18 and 3.5 on Aug. 19. Applicators can choose their category, according to what they need for their own particular license. The categories that were approved are: Private Applicator Ag, …