FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Bureau of Food Distribution

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bureau of Food Distribution, whose role is to ensure that USDA-donated commodities and recovered produce are made available to eligible recipients. More information is available on line by clicking on Food Distribution. Download Audio

FL Cattlemen Holding Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show officially kicks off Tuesday, with some events actually get underway today at the Marriott Marco Island Resort. And FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley said one event they hope producers will attend this week is a panel discussion scheduled for Thursday morning. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen …

Insecticides May Keep Citrus Psyllids From Spreading HLB

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports that in addition to keeping HLB-spreading psyllid populations low, some insecticides might even keep the psyllids from spreading the disease from tree to tree. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

Citrus Executive Has Faith Officials Will Eradicate Medflies

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney says that while the Medflies found in South Florida are a concern to the citrus industry, he’s confident agriculture officials will eradicate the infestation. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

AL NRCS Meets with Tribes and Honors AL Tribe with 3 Awards

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service recently participated in a meeting with the United South and Eastern Tribes. In the following report AL State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, and NRCS Chief, Dave White, speak about the importance of the meeting and the awards. Download Audio And during the meeting the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe was presented with three prestigious awards. …

GCC Expecting More Good News from Upcoming Acreage Report

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The National Ag Statistics Service will release final cotton acreage numbers on June 30, but in the meantime, Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, gives his opinion on what he expects to see out of the state of Georgia. Download Audio

FL Receives Representation on House Ag Committee

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Rep. Tom Rooney (R-16) was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture, becoming the only Florida member to serve on that body. “This is great news,” said John L. Hoblick, president of Florida Farm Bureau Federation. “The Agriculture Committee impacts our industry in so many ways and I’m glad that Rep. Rooney will be a part of its …