Mike Aerts, FFVA, continues to talk about what growers need to do in reference to WPS regulations. Â Report (1:00 wma)
WPS Rules & Regs Readily Available for FL Growers
FFVA spokesman says Worker Protection Standards regulatory actions may increase, but the rules themselves are not new and they are readily available for those who need to update records. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Worker Protection Standards Enforcement Rules Concern Ag Employers
Mike Aerts of Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association tells citrus growers at Expo recently that violation penalties are being ramped up for ag employers in violation of WPS rules. Â Report (1:00 wma)
UF Citrus Rsch Dir re Status and Direction of Citrus Rsch
UF Citrus Research Director Dr Harold Browning discusses the status of citrus research efforts presently, where they are going, and possibilities for canker resistant trees in the future. Â Report (2:00 wma)
WPS Rules Can Levy Automatic Fines on Ag Employers
FFVA’s Mike Aerts says multiple fines can now be automatic for employers behind on their WPS record-keeping.  Report (2:00 wma)
Crop Forecast Live Broadcast Set for Oct 12th
The official USDA Citrus Crop forecast for the upcoming 06-07 season is to be released at 8:30 a.m. the morning of Thursday October 12th. FOr the 11th consecutive year, Southeast AgNet will provide exclusive “live” coverage of the announcement through the radio network and on the internet. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
AgNet Founder Endorses Florida Farmer & Rancher in FL Gov Primary
Southeast AgNet endorses state Senator Rod Smith in the Democratic Primary race for Governor. It’s only the second time in more than two decades AgNet president Gary Cooper has gone on the record with a political endorsement in a statewide race. Democratic candidate Rod Smith grew up in a bona-fide Florida farming and ranching family.  Report (2:00 wma)
Citrus Dept Domestic Mktg Dir Comments on Retail Push Pgm
FL Dept of Citrus Director of Domestic Marketing Leigh Killeen discusses the effectiveness of working directly with major retailers, showing them how to make more money by stocking FL Orange Juice and citrus products more effectively and efficiently.  Report (2:00 wma)
FDOC Reports Rise in OJ Revenues
According to the latest numbers, orange juice revenues are up, something that pleases the Florida Department of Citrus. Â Report (1:10 wma)
Ag Labor Concerns
Ag labor issues were on the minds of growers attending the Citrus Expo last week who heard from Walter Kates with the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Report (1:00 wma)