Research is underway to find new uses for watermelon, such as nutraceuticals and ethanol. As Wayne Fish of the Agricultural Research Service says these efforts will help increase potential markets for producers.
Citrus Expo Speaker: Aerial Sprays Work on Psyllids
In the first report below, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers discusses his planned Citrus Expo talk about aerial applications for psyllid control. In the second report, he tells what message growers will take home from his presentation. ****** Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. CLICK THE EXPO LOGO TO PRE REGISTER!
UF Encouraging Food Supply Vets
Dr. Glen Hoffsis, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida, talks about a program they have to help grow the field of food supply veterinarians.
AL Coalition for Farm Animal Care
A new coalition concerning the care and well-being of farm animals has been developed according to Auburn University’s Dr. Wayne Greene.
GYFA Hi-lights Cattle Industry
President-elect of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Bill Bryan, talks about the the Georgia Young Farmers Association’s annual Farm Tour held earlier this summer in Northwest Georgia. Plus the Georgia Young Farmers Association is holding their 4th annual Steer and Heifer show this week. To learn more click Here
Will Peanuts Have a Counter Cyclical Payment & Peanut Proud Donating Peanut Butter
Today Tyron Spearman looks even further into the average price for peanuts as many wonder whether there will be a counter-cyclical payment this year, and also talks about Peanut Proud’s efforts to donate more peanut butter. Counter Cyclical Payments: Donating Peanut Butter:
Say That Again
Today Everett Griner talks on agriculture’s role in American progress.
CSP Open to All Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) began accepting applications for continuous sign-up for the new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) on August 10. The first signup period will end on September 30.
Little Benefit in Cap and Trade Legislation for FL Agriculture
The EPA has released a peer review of their proposed Renewable Fuels Standard which cast concerns of incomplete and unreliable models being used to measure indirect land use changes from making biofuels. And Andrew Walmsley with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says that even though the Clean Energy and Security Act passed by the House limits EPA’s power to use …
Audit of National Organic Program
The USDA’s National Organic Program is currently under an audit from an outside agency to help improve the program.