Continuing our feature with Nate Jameson, President of Brite Leaf Nursery, he explains what it means to growers when the USDA introduces new rootstocks like they just did recently with US 897 and US 802. Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Research Projects Await Funding
Dr. Harold Browning, Director of the CREC in Lake Alfred, explains in this report why government funding is needed for citurs research. Report (1:00 wma)
Industry Looking Forward to 2007 Citrus Expo
The planning committee for the 2007 Citrus Expo is working hard to create a “don’t want to miss” event this year. Here is a news release by Ron Hamel, Executive Director of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association about plans for the Expo. GCGA News Release (pdf file).
GA Cattle Event Kicks Off Today
The combined events of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show and the Georgia Beef Expo both officially kick off today. Â Report (1:45 wma)
Looking at the E-coli Outbreaks We Have Had Lately
In most instances the finger is pointed at the farmer. Everett Griner looks at this and tells us just how safe the food supply here really is.  Report (1:00 wma)
Mexican Authorities Confiscate Citrus Due to Tristeza Vector
An interesting tidbit from south of the U S border, about how Mexican authorities stopped movement of some citrus within their country to protect grove interests in other areas of Mexico. Report (1:00 wma)
Beef Not Included in South Korean Agreement
The U.S. and South Korea did come to terms on a free trade agreement, but it does not include beef. Â Report (1:15 wma)
Acreage Estimates Slow Peanut Markets
Tyron Spearman says those in the peanut industry are still talking about last Friday’s proposed peanut acreage. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Nurseries Look at Two New Rootstocks
In this report, citrus nurseryman Nate Jameson explains what the two new rootstocks, developed by the USDA, will bring to the citrus industry. Report (1:00 wma)
Produce Key to Better Nutrition
Increased funding in the proposed 2007 Farm Bill for school nutrition programs to purchase fruits and vegetables will help give children the opportunity to eat healthier. Report (:40 wma)