Nematodes have been a real issue for cotton growers lately and University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kimmerait advises growers to look ahead and be proactive for next season.
FFB Rallies Against Climate Change Legislation
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation recently participated in a rally against the the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
Changes in the New CSP
The Conservation Security Program is now the Conservation Stewardship Program and John Curtis, Resource Conservationist for Alabama NRCS, says that 2008 Farm Bill changed more than just the name. Sign up for the program is continuous with the first batching period ending September 30, 2009. For more information contact your local NRCS field office or visit their website.
Citrus Expo Follow-up: Australian Shares Pruning Ideas
Australian consultant Andy Krajewski put a different twist on canopy management in his talk at Citrus Expo in August. In the first report here, he offers an overview of his ideas about canopy management. In the second report, he discusses the benefits of shaping trees at an early age and taking a very measured approach to tree pruning. ***** Post …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is warning about how destructive tree and plant pests can be spread when firewood is transported. More information is available from the FDACS Division of Plant Industry web site by clicking on Firewood.
More Field Days Upcoming
Get your calendars handy as Tyron Spearman has information about a couple of field day events coming up over the next few days.
Citrus Canker Rule Comment Period Ends Today
Today is the last chance for anyone to file comments with the U.S. Department of Agriculture about its proposed new canker rule regulating Florida fresh citrus movement. In the first accompanying report, Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney outlines the differences between the existing canker rule and the proposed new rule. In the second report, he explains why …
Who Is the Real Bad Guy?
Everett Griner tells us how animal agriculture is under sustained attack.
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 28th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
Ag in Review for the Week of August 24, 2009
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .