Research into better methods for protecting young citrus trees from HLB infection is promising, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers says in this report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Citus Expo Seminars Provide Info Growers Can Use Today
Experts speaking at the Aug. 18-19 Citrus Expo near Ft. Myers will tell growers how they can put the information presented at Expo to work in the grove immediately. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS!
Organic Protection
Questions about organic grown. There are cheaters and Everett Griner tells us who is watching them more. Download Audio
NRCS Encourages Producers to Look into the New CSP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to encourage producers who have not yet signed up for the Conservation Stewardship Program to take another look at the program. As NRCS Chief Dave White says their have been many changes made to make the program more farmer friendly. Download Audio The deadline for 2010 funding for CSP is Friday, June 25, 2010.
FDA Survey to Focus on Emotional Response to Recalls
The FDA will conduct a survey on Consumers’ Emotional and Cognitive Reactions to Food Recalls in order to help the agency understand the emotional response to food recalls and ultimately design more effective consumer food recall messages. Download Audio
Say Cheese Please
As we continue to celebrate National Dairy Month we use this report to discuss the tasty role cheese plays in the diets of many consumers. Download Audio
FCA Hosts Ag Commissioner Candidates
Candidates for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services were at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island this morning participating in a forum. Democrat Scott Maddox and Republican Adam Putnam presented their platforms and answered a few questions about their positions. Download Audio
No Ban on Peanuts
It was announced today that there will not be a ban of peanuts on airlines anytime soon, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
GA Producers Promote Beef Month
There is only one week left to June Beef Month in Georgia, as Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board said many producers have worked hard through various promotional efforts to help get the message out to consumers. Download Audio
AL Getting Beef Message to Dieticians
Ed Whatley with the Alabama cattlemen’s Association says they work each year with dieticians across the state to get them the information needed to promote the healthy benefits of beef. Download Audio