Listen to these three reports to catch up on the latest re-appointments of Florida Citrus Commissioners, and to hear some pointed comments from Congressman Adam Putnam, including some reminders for non-farm folks in light of the recent freeze, agriculture, and how both relate to the economy.
PERC at the Poultry Expo
The International Poultry Expo is right around the corner, starting January 28th and running through the 30th in Atlanta. Mark Leitman with the Propane Education and Research Council says that they will be on hand to show producers the uses of propane on the farm.
Cotton Producers Urged to Pre-Register for Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting is right around the corner on January 28th in Tifton. The commission has a great line-up of speakers and information planned for the cotton producer and Executive Director, Richey Seaton says pre-registration is free and greatly appreciated. You can pre-registration by going online or calling 229-386-3416.
Vilsack on Payment Limit Extension
Tom Vilsack spoke earlier today regarding extending the comment period for the payment limit rule for an additional 60 days since USDA has only received a half of dozen comments on the important rule and they hope the additional time will allow more farmers to participate.
Four FL Citrus Commissioners Re-appointed By Governor
In the midst of all the freeze news and coverage, this brief release from Florida Governor Charlie Crist almost slipped by. Here it is for the record, and for these website news archives: TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist announces the following reappointments to the Florida Citrus Commission (Senate Confirmation Required): Benny W. Albritton Jr., 40, of Wauchula, co-owner of Hardee …
Sexes Battle for a Spectator Win!
Male against female. Husbands battling wives. Established stars challenged by sparkling newcomers. Olympic gold versus Olympic gold. The winners were thousands of spectators who turned out Saturday night for the Battle of the Sexes at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, the first time for such an event in the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center that has been completely remodeled at …
Congressman Putnam Surveys FL Ag Freeze Damage 1st Hand
Early today Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam surveyed a citrus grove and strawberry field and discussed last week’s freeze with Florida agricultural leaders. In our interview with Putnam shortly after, he says it was a good opportunity to educate mainstream media in town for the Super Bowl about agriculture and how different crops can experience different damages depending on crop …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Woman of the Year
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about about Patsy Nathe of Pasco County being named the 2008 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. More information is available on the web by clicking on Ag Woman.
FL NRCS Reminder of Sign-up Cutoff Dates
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers about the signup cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP that’s coming up February 27th in the state.
Making Preparations for Next Years Christmas Tree
This years trees are not even out of the homes before the producers are preparing for next years crop. Everett Griner talks to us today about just some of the preparations that have to be thought about.