The Majestic Long Leaf Pine is on a comeback and Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio
Citrus Department To Hold Open House Wednesday
Everyone has a chance to see the Florida Department of Citrus’ new Bartow offices Wednesday, when a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house are held prior to the Florida Citrus Commission meeting. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Ag in Review for the Week of March 08, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending March 12th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
GAC Says Progress is Being Made on Budget and Water Issues
For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the main issues remain budget and water. Download Audio
FFB General Ag Bill Passed Committees
The second week of the 2010 Florida Legislative Session was a good one for agriculture as Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, says they saw good progress on their General Ag Bill. Download Audio
House Ag Committee Unanimously Passes Family Farm Preservation Act
The Family Farm Preservation Act is now expected to face a final vote in the Alabama House of Representatives later this month. Download Audio
New Mealybug Pest Found in South Florida
Florida’s Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry has issued a pest alert as a new exotic mealybug has been found in southern Florida, marking the first time that the pest has been found in the United States. Download Audio
The Lets Move Initiative Holding a Video Contest
The Let’s Move Initiative has announced a contest to design video games to encourage better nutrition and more exercise among kids and adults. Download Audio
Florida Spring Potato Deal Disrupted by Adverse Weather
Buyers of Florida spring potatoes can expect a supply gap starting this month. Download Audio