Professor of Soil Microbiology at the UF-CREC in Lake Alfred, Dr. Jim Graham has been named a Fellow of the American Phytopatholgical Society. Dr. Graham will be recognized in July at the Society’s national meeting. Report (1:22 wma) Sponsoring this news report:
Announcing a New Edition to Citrus Expo: Two Silent Auctions!
The University of Florida Agri-Marketing Team, better known as UF NAMA, will host two silent auctions at Citrus Expo. There will be a separate auction each day of the trade show opening at 8:00 a.m. and closing at the end of lunch. Winners of the auction will be announced right after lunch and items can be picked up through the …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks aabout making plans for pets prior to disasters. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05082007_2.html Report (1:00 mp3)
Cotton Growers Dry
Georgia Cotton Commission executive director Richey Seaton says the dry weather is a serious situation for cotton growers. Report (1:00 mp3)
Plant Materials for Alternative Fuels
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is playing a vital role in developing plants that could be used as future energy sources through the Plant Materials Program, according to Florida state conservationist Niles Glasgow. Find out more about the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Report (1:30 mp3)
AL NRCS Small Farmer Initiative
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has implemented an outreach effort called the Small Farmer Initiative Program. Report (1:30 mp3)
Don’t Give Up Peanut Butter!
Everett Griner looks at the recent recall and what consumers might be able to do about checking their brands. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Dry Lake Okeechobee
Low water levels in Lake Okeechobee and continued dry weather is getting national media coverage, with no relief in sight. Water levels in Lake Okeechobee are expected to drop below the record of just under nine feet on Thursday, according to the South Florida Water Management district, making this the worst drought on record. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Ag Hall of Famers Sought
Nominations are now being accepted for candidates to the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2008. The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1, 2007. The nominees, chosen by an independent panel of judges, will be announced later this year. The induction ceremony will take place during the 30th annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet and awards ceremony at …
Working on Disaster Aid
USDA’s Farm Service Agency is getting ready to implement the $3 billion disaster assistance legislation just signed that provides aid for producers affected by natural disasters in 2005, 2006 and early 2007, which includes hurricane and drought here in the southeast. Report (1:30 wma)