Today Everett Griner tells us about the import restrictions and how they are not realistic. Download Audio
HB 1445 Addressing Water Quality Through Fertilizer Ordinances
With water quality one of the main topics for Florida Agriculture during this 2010 legislative session, Jim Spratt with the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association, says they are addressing the issue of fertilizer ordinances through House Bill 1445. Download Audio
Exports Improving the Fortunes of Cotton Growers
Strong export markets for U.S. cotton has helped relieve the industry of excess stocks. And in turn has also aided in increasing the price and expected acreage. Download Audio
New Climate Change Bill Expected in Senate Soon
Bipartisan climate change legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate next week – on or around Earth Day. But American Farm Bureau’s Rick Krause says passage is still viewed as an uphill battle. Download Audio
Specialty Crop Block Grants Being Accepted in AL
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of United States specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. The application deadline for these specialty crop block grants through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is May 3. Download Audio
The Return of the Peoples Garden
USDA’s “People’s Gardens” are being planted again this year with 255 gardens already established this year by Agriculture Department workers worldwide. Download Audio
Citrus Researchers Perfecting Psyllid Control For HLB
Controlling the psyllids that spread HLB throughout groves is the best way Florida citrus growers currently have to control the world’s most serious citrus disease. Consequently, scientists are working hard to find better psyllid control methods, and some of their research results were discussed at this week’s Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute in Avon Park. The first of these reports from …
Still Questions about Peanut Acreage
Today Tyron Spearman looks at what one man has said about this year’s peanut crop which has started going in the ground, and how new seeds may benefit many growers. Download Audio
AL Legislative Session Winding Down
The Alabama legislative session is set to wrap up next week, as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on what bills those in agriculture are still working on. Download Audio
FL Cattlewomen Promoting Beef
Jan Dillard, President of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association, said they work hard at promoting beef across the state in many different ways. Download Audio