Charlotte’s Web opens in movie theatres across the country this weekend and movie goers can enjoy the show and help 4-H at the same time just by purchasing tickets on-line at www.fourhcouncil.edu. Report (1:00 wma)
Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC)
FCIRCC members want growers to become more aware of this group’s existence, and what the effort means toward focusing citrus reasearch dollars more specifically where they are needed in the future. In this report, FCIRCC Chairman Tim Anglea from Coca-Cola describes the basic premise of the Council and how it differs from how research dollars have been designated in the …
Georgia Ag Commissioner on Avian Flu
Georgia’s commissioner of agriculture is confident that the state’s poultry producers are prepared and have safeguards in place to protect against avian influenza. But Commissioner Tommy Irvin says the problem is wild birds and backyard flocks. Report (1:30 wma)
Time to Look at Renewable Fuels Again
Yield and conversion for corn, is it working for us or not? Report (1:00 wma)
Immigration Still on the Mind of FL Citrus Mutual
Mike Sparks of FL Citrus Mutual says that even though citrus growers look to be in the clear for labor during this year’s season, they are not giving up on labor issues in the government.  Report (2:00 wma) Â
Researchers Focus on Greening While Continuing Work With Other Diseases
Calvin Arnold, Laboratory Director for the US Horticulture Research Lab in Ft. Pierce says it is important to increase the research for greening, while at the same time continue the same amount of research on other citrus diseases. Report (1:00 wma)
Mike Carlton Appointed to FFVA Position
The FFVA has appointed Mike Carlton to a new position as Executive Director of the Research and Education Foundation. Report (1:00 wma)
AFBF Advocates Well Check Ups
The American Farm Bureau Federation has joined with the National Ground Water Association to spread the word about well maintenance, water testing and conservation. Find out more at www.wellowner.org. Report (1:00 wma)
Georgia Avian Flu Briefing
Georgia agriculture officials held a briefing this week in Gainesville on Avian Influenza. State veterinarian Dr. Lee Myers talked with Southeast Agnet’s Lee McCoy about what the state is doing to protect the poultry industry from the disease. Report (1:30 wma)
FL NRCS Irrigation Program Deadline
South Florida fruit and vegetable growers, sod producers and nursery operators who use irrigation at least nine months of the year may be eligible for cost share funding from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The batching deadline for this and all other NRCS EQIP programs for 2007 funding is Friday. Find out about Florida NRCS programs at www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov Report (:30 …