The Second annual Georgia Cotton Quality awards held last week in Reynolds Plantation honored 12 producers and gins in the state for high fiber quality and premiums. Report (1:00 wma) Here are some interviews Lee McCoy did at the awards event on February 13: Interview with UGA Agronomist Steve Brown (4:30 wma) Interview with UGA Economist Don Shurley (3:00 wma) …
AL Cattle Numbers Going Up
According to Herb Vanderberry with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in Alabama, cattle numbers in the state are starting to finally increase some.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
TSA Recommendations for Sod Fields
Tropcial Soda Apple is a problem for many sod fields across Florida and recommendations have been made when it comes to using newer technology to control it. Â Report (1:30 wma)
Work Continues on Meat Trade with Korea
Getting both U.S. pork and beef flowing back into Korea is an effort that continues.  Report (1:00 wma)
Freeze Damage Appears Minimal
Reports are coming in from around the state on damage from the cold snap this week. Pat Cockrell with Florida Farm Bureau says at this point damage appears to be limited and spotty. Report (1:30 wma)
Changes May Need to be Made in Greenbelt
The last regional hearing on property tax reform is scheduled for Thursday in Orlando at Valencia Community College from 6-9 pm. Producers are encouraged to attend and make their voices heard about the importance of Greenbelt to agriculture. State Representative Ralph Poppell talks about changes that might need to be made in Greenbelt. Report (1:00 wma)
NASS Enumerators Gather Data
The National Agricultural Statistics Service is busy this month gathering information for the important Agriculture Resource Management Survey or ARMS. The people gathering that information are called enumerators – and they are folks like Barry Wood of Butler county Alabama. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
All Terrain Vehicles and Farming
If you buy one shouldn’t you know how to operate it safely? Everett Griner looks at why we need one of these and the safety aspects of them.  Report (1:00 wma)
FL Fresh Citrus Shippers Expect Fairness In New Rules
Florida’s fresh fruit growers, packers & shippers are anxious to see what is in a new rule still in development by USDA, that will govern how and where Florida fruit can be shipped in the future. In this report, grower-packer-shipper Dan Richey of Riverfront Packing in Vero Beach comments on big concerns among growrs about suggested cutbacks in research funding …
Citrus Budwood Facility Needs Legislative Funding
Citrus Nurseryman Nate Jamison has some timely suggestions for state lawmakers who will deal with budget matters when they go to Tallahassee to craft the state budget in coming weeks. Namely, fund the new citrus budwood facility in north-central Florida so the citrus nursery industry can continue to rebuild for growers needing new trees. Hear Nate’s comments in this report. …