The Georgia Cotton Commission wrapped up their second annual meeting yesterday and executive director Richey Seaton says that during these trying economic times they are striving to put as much information in producers hand as possible while still trying to be convenient for growers.
AL NRCS Cutoff Tomorrow
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that the cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP is coming up tomorrow. And Jim Shrenkel a wildlife biologist with the Alabama NRCS says that since the programs are a continuous signup and applications do not expire after batching period’s farmers should go ahead and get their request in.
Artificial Outnumbered Real
Even though there is no official count, artificial trees outnumbered real trees. Everett Griner tells us why.
USDA’s Role in Childhood Nutrition
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack believes that USDA has a great voice in the discussions surrounding childhood nutrition.
FL Impacts from Jan 21-23 Crop Freeze Become Clearer
In this report, some detailed comments from a leading sugar and vegetable farmer in the Belle Glade, FL area, about crop impacts from last week’s freeze event, now that enough time has passed to really determine the damages. Meanwhile, there is lots of talk around the farm sector in Florida again in recent days that another cold snap could hit …
FL Congressman Putnam Discusses New Political Direction In D C
We recently asked central Florida Congressman Adam Putman for his views on the new administration as it relates to agriculture issues and concerns. Play this report to hear his comments.
Browning to Leave UF / Indian River Citrus Seminars Overview
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports from location at this week’s Indian River citrus grower seminars. Also in this report, a brief mention of Dr Harold Browning’s planned exit from his position as Director at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred.
COOL Discussed at Cattle Convention
While many issues are being discussed at the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show underway in Phoenix, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Colin Woodall, said one topic many are still asking about is Country of Origin Labeling.
Peanut Crop Insurance Deadline and Last UGA Outlook Breakfasts
The deadline for crop insurance for peanuts and a few other crops is nearing, as Tyron Spearman has information about that and also about the last two University of Georgia Outlook breakfasts coming up this week.
UF Citrus Research Center Director Browning to Leave in Spring
After about twelve years at the University of Florida Dr Harold Browning, Director of UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, will leave UF this spring to pursue other endeavors. We heard about this in the industry rumor mill a while back but University officials have delayed making any official announcement, presumably until more could be said about …