Everett Griner tells us how farm programs are facing certain changes. Download Audio
FFAA Considers Joining Lawsuit Over New EPA Water Criteria
Members of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) gathered in St. Petersburg this week for their winter meeting, and among many topics discussed, the pending lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its proposed implementation of new numeric nutrient criteria for water bodies. In this report, hear FFAA President Mary Hartney explain actions FFAA is considering on the …
Tight Markets Causing Concerns
After this week’s crop and outlook reports, Tyron Spearman says that many are taking note of the tight markets and how that may effect things in the future. Download Audio
Frigid Temps Again for FL Ag & Fertilizer/Agrichem Mtg
Another cold snap on tap this week for most of Florida and for this week’s gathering of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) and Florida Chapter of the National AgriMarketing Association (NAMA) in St. Petersburg this week. FFAA & NAMA members will hear a special message from Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, and a special presentation about energy crops expansions …
Peanut Crop Up from Last Year
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their updated crop numbers this morning and Tyron Sprearman looks at how not only peanuts, but other major crops here in the Southeast came in. Download Audio
Pollination Problems
Everett Griner explains how all of the pollination sources are declining. Download Audio
Freeze Impacts to Specialty Crop Industries Could Be Lasting
South Florida Multi-County Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says there will be shortages of some crops for a while following the recent series of crop freezes in south Florida. He also says complications with shipments from Mexico could compound supply shortages of some produce, and that economic woes due to these freezes could have longer term impact on Florida supplies on …
Farm Income Up
Was 2010 a record breaking year? What about 2011? Everett Griner looks at this. Download Audio
Case IH Showcasing Lineup at AG CONNECT Expo
There may be snow and ice outside, but inside the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta it’s dry and warm and those who are able to be here can see a big lineup from Case IH. Mitch Kaiser, Marketing Manager for Steiger Tractors, talked with me about what all they have here at the show. Download Audio
Great Plains Invites Growers to AG CONNECT Expo
The AG CONNECT Expo 2011 trade show has already seen quite a few folks spilling in this morning as one exhibit to see is from Great Plains. Doug Jennings, their Product Information Manager, told me they are no longer just a drill company as he talks about the equipment they have here at the show. Download Audio