In this report, comments from FDACS Division of Plant Industry Director Richard Gaskalla about development of new compliance agreements this summer to help curb greening and canker spread in Florida citrus groves. Also in this report, Citrus Research Director for University of Florida at Lake Alfred CREC, Dr Harold Browning, discusses possible changes of balance of beneficials and other pests …
Peanut Stocks & Processing Numbers
Tyron Spearman has a run down of the latest peanut stocks and processing numbers. Â Report (:50 mp3)
NCBA Membership Getting Better in Southeast
The Southeast Region II for NCBA continues to see a rise in membership numbers. Report (:55 mp3)
Cattle Industry Summer Conference Coming
Cattlemen are reminded of the 2007 Cattle Industry Summer Conference coming up in July. Â Report (:35 mp3)
Growing Peanuts Under a New System
Peanuts used to be grown under the quota system, but this all changed. Everett Griner tells us what changes were made, when and what has happened since these changes came about.  Report (1:00 mp3)
June Citrus Crop Update
Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry is with USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service’s Orlando office. He was in Washington D C for the June citrus crop update and via cell phone we discussed the numbers and the accuracy of the early season USDA/NASS forecast last October. Hear his comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this …
GATOR NAMA members begin their search for silent auction donations…
The UF NAMA team began their quest last week by mailing out letters to prospective donors, explaining what the auction was all about and asking folks to start thinking about possible donations. Today, the team begins calling prospective donors asking for donations. Team members will be making calls throughout the week as well as making an appearance at the FFA …
Running Out of Trees
Forest fires are not feared. Everett Griner tells us what is and why.  Report (1:00 mp3)
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about making plans for horses and other livestock prior to disasters. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05082007_2.html 07_2.html Report (1:00 mp3)
FL Young Farmer Gets Dodge Truck for the Year
Florida Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmer gets to drive a new Dodge truck for the year. Report (1:00 mp3)