Views at the close of this report about research remaining paramount while juice markets erode and new drink choices continue to appear. The balance of research and marketing investments and new production paradigms continue to challenge growers and industry. Also today a reminder: The new HLB Lab at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is now open and accepting …
FL Spraying for TSA in the Spring
With spring around the corner, it’s about time for many landowners across Florida to be thinking about control of Tropical Soda Apple. Â Report (1:30 mp3) To learn more, click Here
FL Peanut Producers to Hold Annual Meeting
The 33rd annual meeting of the Florida Peanut Producers Assocation will take place this coming Thursday, February 21st in Marianna. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Cattle Industry Needs More Young People
As a part of his acceptance speech last week, the new President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said more young people are needed in the cattle industry.  Report (:35 mp3)
More Hogs from Canada
U.S. pork production numbers are expected to rise this year due to more hogs coming in from Canada. Â Report (:30 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET?
AL Livestock Market Report
Here is this week’s cattle market numbers from the Alabama Department of Agriculture. Â Report (:55 mp3)
Texas Citrus Center News – February 2008
Florida citrus growers are not the only ones concerned about citrus greening and psyllid control. Here is the February 2008 Texas Citrus Center Newsletter from Texas A&M University in Kingsville, TX. Thank you to the folks in Texas for sending us their newsletter for posting. Stay Tuned!
Peanut Farming Down
The publicity on peanut allergies is beginning to take its toll on peanut farmers, but are they giving up? Everett Griner looks at this issue today.  Report (1:00 mp3)
FDOC “Produce Guy” Working At P-O-P In N E Markets
In this report, a point-of-purchase Florida fresh fruit promotion gets underway in hundreds of northeast retail outlets to run through March. Fresh and In-State Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter at the Florida Department of Citrus has a lot more details in this report. Report (2:00 mp3)
State Budget Cut Rumors Crystallize FL Agriculture
Rumors continue to fly about comments made or not made by university and state leaders about agriculture in Florida, and what the industry deserves or does not deserve in terms of research and other investments. In this report, comments from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson about the need for agriculture as a whole to do more to educate urban counterparts …