In this report provided from the USDA radio team, news of sugarcane research underway in Florida that is showing promise for new varieties.
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Announces 2009 Inductees
LAKELAND, Fla. (FL Citrus Mutual – January 20, 2009) – The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced four distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall during a Citrus Celebration Luncheon on March 6, 2009. George Austin of Alva, Jerry Chicone of Orlando, Ben Hill Griffin III of Frostproof and D. Victor Knight Sr. (deceased) …
USDA Seeks Comments on WRP
U.S.D.A’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently seeking public comments on the Wetlands Reserve Program, otherwise known as WRP, which provides technical and financial assistance to eligible landowners to address wetland, wildlife habitat, soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on private agricultural land. USDA encourages written comments on the interim final during the comment period which ends March 16th. …
Peanut Industry Issues in Washington
Bob Redding, Washington representative for the Georgia Peanut Commission, said while everyone is excited with the new administration taking over, there are many issues that growers will be watching once our legislators get back to work.
NPPC Files Suit Against EPA
The National Pork Producers Council has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the EPA’s decision and timing concerning farms having to file reports on air emissions.
“Hail to the KING!” Kyle King Victorious at HITS Ocala
“Hail to the KING!” Kyle King is victorious in the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit… OCALA, FL (January 19, 2009)—The 2009 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit started off with a bang for Kyle King. The Ocala resident posted the fastest double-clear round aboard Paola to secure the top prize in Sunday’s $25,000 HITS Grand Prix to …
How Much Will 14 Billion Dollars Buy?
Today Everett Griner tells us where this 14 billion dollar figure comes from and why.
HITS Horse Show In Ocala FL Now Underway
For the next several weeks this major horse show will be taking place in Ocala and we plan to check in on its progress from time to time, particularly since it is so close to our AgNet offices here in the Ocala area. Here is the first release about the Horses In The Sun program that kicked off last week: …
SHOT Show Signals Positive Start for Firearms Industry in 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 19, 2009) — Buyers, exhibitors and media from around the globe flocked to Orlando for the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry’s largest trade show, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SHOT Show. Though many trade shows have seen a decline in attendance, SHOT Show attendance remained strong this year, rising 3 percent when compared to its last visit …
Citrus Research Planners Cautioned…Cautious with Funding
About 80 citrus research projects recently recommended for funding by the National Academy of Sciences are in the process of getting funded while citrus growers and leaders keep considering others. Meanwhile, UF Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC) Director Dr Harold Browning (photo left) offers caution about the need for timeliness and continuity for some projects, while Box Tax Committee …