This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida Seafood and National Seafood Month. More information about Florida seafood is available online by clicking on Fresh from Florida Seafood.
Hunger Pains Growing
Politics and production don’t mix. Everett Griner explains.
Fill In Blank Form For Citrus Crop Forecast
USDA will release the annual Citrus Crop Forecast this Friday morning October 9 at 8:30 a. m. and Southeast AgNet Radio Network will broadcast it LIVE for the 14th consecutive year. Southeast AgNet has developed a fill-in-the-blank form that includes a look back at several previous years’ crops for comparison. CLICK HERE to view or print a copy of the …
Ag in Review for the Week of September 28
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 October 2nd put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
Cotton is an Unique Agricultural Product
Mike Watson, vice president of fiber competition with Cotton Incorporated, says they are currently working with the producers to try and increase cotton quality to allow it to better compete in the marketplace.
Fruit Chemical Use Survey Underway
Growers are strongly encouraged to participate in USDA’s Fruit Chemical Use Survey.
AL Ag Commissioner Touring State to Listen to Concerns
Alabama Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks says that Agriculture has been one of the many industries that have struggled from the recent recession.
FL Ranch Rodeo and Cowboy Heritage Festival
Everyone is invited to learn more about the state’s colorful ranching history at Florida’s Ranch Rodeo Finals and Free Cowboy Heritage Festival going on tonight and tomorrow. To learn more about the annual event click Here
FL Milk Industry Affected by Bad Economy
According to a Senate report released this week Florida’s dairy industry continues to be affected by the recession.