USDA’s Farm Bill proposal includes something called gap coverage to help farmers cover losses over the 70 percent that crop insurance pays. Report (1:00 wma)
South Florida Farmers Can Apply for Variance
Farmers in South Florida could be eligible for a variance from Phase 2 water restrictions currently in effect for a broad area suffering from drought. Applications for a variance can be obtained from the South Florida Water Management district.
Pollinator Protection Act
A Florida Congressman has introduced a bill to help beekeepers find out what is causing the mysterious loss of bees being seen in colonies nationwide. Report (1:00 wma)
AL NRCS on WRP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners about the Wetlands Reserve Program. Report (1:00 wma)
New GA Cotton Brochure
The Georgia Cotton Commission has a new brochure they are sending out about the state’s cotton industry. Report (1:00 wma)
A Lesson in Citrus Economics/ FDOC Targest Northeastern Grocery Chains
This week, Dr. Tom Spreen teaches a lesson in the economics of marketing citrus products by explaining that as long as consumers don’t completely stop buying citrus products, then marketing campaigns are working. Then, Pete Palmer, FDOC, discusses why they chose to target the northeastern region of the country to promote citrus. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsoring this news posting:
FDOC Works with Catalina Marketing on Grapefruit Promotion
In this report Pete Palmer, with the Florida Department of Citrus, explains the concept of the grapefruit coupon promotion which was created by the Catalina Marketing Group. This promotion not only targets grapefruit buyers, it also targets those who may have purchased grapefruit juice years ago, and for some reason are no longer consumers. Report (1:00 wma)
Farmers Troubled by Wildlife
We all know about the deer and the wolves, coyotes, and prairie dogs in the west, but there is a new problem for farmers and wildlife. Everett Griner tells us what this is and what may or may not be done about them.  Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Commission Decides on Golin Harris
At the Florida Citrus Commission, three agencies presented their proposals as to how they would market Florida orange juice and grapefruit juice on a domestic and international level. The final decision was voted on by the Florida Citrus Commission, who chose to stay with Golin Harris. Report (:45 wma)
Florida Citrus Commission April Meeting
The Florida Citrus Commission met in Lakeland for their monthly meeting. This report reviews the main issues they discussed. Report (:45 wma)