Producers are all to well aware of the effects of the early January freeze, but economist Gary Lucier, says USDA has now put some number estimates to the cuts in vegetable production. Producer Losses Download Audio Consumer Prices Download Audio
The Start of Maple Syrup Season
Mid-February to early March normally heralds the arrival of the “right” conditions for Maple Syrup season. Download Audio
Looking at Food Safety in Peanuts
Food safety in the peanut industry was a topic of discussion at a recent event as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
UF/IFAS Guidlines Updated for HLB “Citrus Greening” Management
Citrus Industry Magazine will feature the new University of Florida IFAS Guidance for Huanglongbing (Greening) Management in its upcoming April 2010 issue. Considering the high degree of interest in this information among growers we offer this first available preview of the document, which we received just a bit too late for the March issue that’s already rolling on the printers. …
States to be Involved in New Animal Traceability
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes some form of an animal disease traceability system must be in place and that’s why their new approach is to build a system starting with on the state and tribal levels to hopefully obtain greater participation among those in the livestock industry. Download Audio
Animals Rights Groups Sued
Feld Entertainment and the Ringling Brothers Circus are suing several animal rights groups under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Download Audio
2010 Annual 4-H Tallahassee Auction
Would you like to donate an item to be auctioned off? Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives us information about this event and go to http://florida4h.org/foundation/auction.shtml for all of the details. Download Audio
Researcher Offers Citrus Canker Management Updates
Canker remains a major concern to many Florida citrus growers, especially those who grow fresh fruit. In the first of these reports, University of Florida researcher Jim Graham offers new findings about the use of copper against canker. Download Audio In the second report, Graham says some products that induce systemic acquired resistance offer growers another weapon. Download Audio Post …
Department Of Citrus Staff Is Now In Bartow
The Florida Department of Citrus staff recently moved to Bartow, leaving behind the Lakeland building where it worked for decades. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report, including the department’s new address and phone number. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Food Basket Turnover
Georgia is becoming the vegetable growing center of the country. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio