In this report, a subject close to the hearts and minds of Florida growers these days…news about how combined citrus research dollars are being invested into canker and greening after a great deal of study by growers and industry leaders to help guide what projects get funded first. Peter McClure chairs the Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council, a group …
New FL Citrus Commission Meets
More to report from the Commission meeting this week than can cram into one single headline, but in this report hear an overview of at least some of the key points, including how research dollars are starting to get projects underway. By the way, Citrus Commissioners elected growers Ben Albritton Jr. from Wauchula as Chairman, and Cody Estes from Vero …
Farm Bill Progress for SPECIALTY CROPS!
A news report out of a California newspaper this week says California Congresswoman and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has a deal with the House Agriculture Committee in Farm Bill negotiations that will provide more than $1.5 Billion dollars over five years for the state’s specialty crops, including research dollars, more access to fruits and veggies for school lunches, …
New Partner to Promote Animal ID
USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight says a new partner has come aboard to help promote the National Animal Identification System. Â Report (1:10 mp3) Â Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NCBA Opposes Limiting Market Options
The Farm Bill is one of the major topics being discussed this week at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference, and there is one specific issue with that producers are concerned with.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Ag Economy is Up
At the Southern Peanut Growers Conference this week, Tyron Spearman reports growers learned that ag economy numbers are up.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
In Washington, Little Does Not Carry a Whole Lot of Weight
Just what is research driven by? What group gets the most money for research and where is the problems really lie? Everett Griner tells us some of the answers to these questions, but, gives us more questions to ponder in the process.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
2007 Florida Farm to Fuel Summit
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is kicks off the 2007 Farm to Fuel Summit Thursday, bringing together hundreds of industry leaders in agriculture, petroleum, academia, financial institutions and government who want to make Florida a leader in the production of renewable energy. Florida Governor Charlie Crist is the keynote speaker Thursday morning and Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink will also …
New Process for Produce Imports
USDA officials have announced a new risk-based process for approving the importation of certain fruits and vegetables. Read more from USDA-APHIS. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Farm Bill Keeping Cotton Groups Busy
Work on the 2007 Farm Bill will mean more trips to Washington DC this year for cotton industry representatives. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024