In these reports, Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr responds to those who may question Department of Citrus budget proposals to hold up to 20 million dollars for greening research in case it is needed. Report (1:30 mp3)Report (1:30 mp3)
Grading Committee Meets / USDA Proposed Change in Differential Pricing
Tyron Spearman lets us know, in the first report below, of a meeting that took place last week by the Grading Committee and tells us what was discussed. In the second report he talks of a meeting coming up this coming Friday in Washington on the proposed change in the differential pricing of peanuts.  Report (1:00 mp3)  Report (1:00 mp3)
AL EQIP & WHIP Signup Deadline is Friday
In Alabama, this coming Friday June 20th is the deadline to signup for both the Environmental Quality Incentives and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Programs. Report (1:00mp3)     Contact your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office to learn more.
NPPC Task Formed to Help Producers
Due to rising input costs, many pork producers are facing tough times right now and the President of the National Pork Producers Council knows changes are going to have to occur in order for them to cope. Report (1:00mp3)
Fresh From Florida Program Opened To Tomato Industry
In an effort to assist with the sale of Florida tomatoes now that the areas in production have been declared safe, the Florida Department of Agriculture is offering “Fresh from Florida” labels and/or point of purchase materials upon request from the Division of Marketing in Tallahassee. Read more here. Report (1:00 mp3)
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Rising Fuel Prices
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about rising fuel prices. Visit Rising Fuel Prices on the web for more information. Report (1:00 mp3)
Reports from the Florida Citrus Mutual Annual Conference
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports from the Florida Citrus Mutual annual conference last week in Bonita Springs. In the first report, he discusses Brazil’s struggles with greening disease. The second report is about “almost the perfect storm” hitting Florida’s citrus industry.  Report (1:15 mp3)  Report (1:15 mp3)
Do You Know What Diplomacy Is?
Everett Griner talks to us today about just what we have done in the name of diplomacy.  Report (1:00 mp3)
FL Beetles Work on TSA
Tropical Soda Apple is an invasive weed that many across Florida have to deal with each year, but there has been research underway using a beetle to help destroy the plant, and a group effort in Okeechobbee is proving that this does work as others are being encouraged to try this method. Report (1:30mp3)
GA Producers Updating Management Strategies
Due to rising feed, fuel, and fertilizer costs, University of Georgia’s Dr. John Bernard says many producers have been working to update their management strategies in order to cope with the rising prices. Report (1:00mp3)