A record breaking increase in OJ futures is one result of the low crop numbers. Mike Sparks, Florida Citrus Mutual, says another postitive to the forecast, is that the state may have dodged a bullet with labor issues. Report (1:20 wma)
A New Ray of Sunshine for Florida Ag
Congressman Adam Putnam feels that the future is bright in Florida agriculture. Report (1:00 wma)
Stallings Crop Insurance Crop Forecast Breakfast Alturas
Growers gathered this morning at Ray-Bob Groves in Alturas for crop forecast. While they waited Stallings Crop Insurance provided a homestyle country breakfast.
Citrus Growers Gather in Wauchula for Crop Forecast Breakfast
Peace River Valley citrus growers gathered in Wauchula this morning to hear the 2006-07 season citrus crop forecast via Southeast AgNet’s statewide live network broadcast. Growers sharing their reaction to the forecast said that although the 135 million number was a little lower than they would have liked to have seen, better prices will obviously be good for growers.
FDOC & Mutual Execs on USDA Citrus Crop Forecast
The Stallings Crop Insurance Grower Breakfast at Ray-Bob Groves in Alturas was a success, drawing a good group of growers to gather to hear the citrus crop forecast “live” broadcast. Citrus Department and FL Citrus Mutual leaders also attended and provide reaction to the forecast in this report. Report (2:00 wma)
October U.S. Cotton Crop Forecast Rises
The forecast for all U.S. cotton saw a slight rise in the October 1 report put out by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service. And that same rise is also expected in the Southeast crop.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
USDA Citrus Crop Estimates Confirm smaller FL crop
USDA Citrus Crop Administrator released the citrus crop forecast numbers for this season for the first time on a live network broadcast through Southeast AgNet. Here is some excerpts from that “live” statewide broadcast. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND USDA NASS
USDA Citrus crop forecast is official
USDA’s citrus crop forecast tuned in a huge audience as the numbers were made public for the first time. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND USDA NASS
Peanut Crop Numbers Rise
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has released the October production numbers for the U.S. Peanut Crop, and Tyron Spearman gives a rundown of those numbers.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
Cotton Crop Forecast sees Slight Rise
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has released the October production numbers for the U.S. Cotton Crop, and according to Shiela Corley, they are predicting a slight rise from last month’s numbers.  Report (2:45 wma) USDA NASS