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GCC Promoting Cotton Production Meetings

Randall Weiseman February 3, 2011 Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

The annual University of Georgia cotton production meetings have been taking place across the state as the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says these meetings are good opportunities for producers to hear the latest recommendations from their cotton extension folks. Download Audio More information on cotton production meetings nearest you are available through your county extension office or click Here …

Cold Threatens South Texas Fruits & Vegetables

Dan February 2, 2011 Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Vegetables, Weather

Much of the Midwest is under snow, in some cases up to two feet, from a storm moving across the country. While Florida farmers sit this one out, other parts of fruit and vegetable country in the deep south are in for some cold nights this week. USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford has details with Meteorologist Brad Rippey in this report. …

USDA Releases New Dietary Guidelines

Randall Weiseman February 2, 2011 Field Crops, General, Peanuts

USDA has released their 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity. Tyron Spearman takes a look at what’s involved with theses guidelines. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Hot Houses

Dan February 2, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner explains how this is a new way to enjoy year-round foods. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

CRP Signup Announced

Randall Weiseman February 1, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Signup will take place once again for the Conservation Reserve Program starting on March 14th as Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess explains what first time enrollees of the CRP need to know. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Fruit and Veggie Farmers Like New Healthy Eating Guidelines

Dan February 1, 2011 Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Peanuts, Soybeans, Sugar, Vegetables

The country’s newest dietary guidelines focus on balancing calories and making the best of those calories. This is good news for fruit and vegetable farmers. Hear more in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL NRCS Works with Other States

Randall Weiseman January 31, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Peanuts, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offers a variety of programs to landowners and Alabama State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said they work with other states to make sure these programs work the best they can for farmers, ranchers, and other landowners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Peanut Contracts Return

Randall Weiseman January 31, 2011 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

With high commodity prices on many crops right now some have been wondering when peanut contracts may show up again and at what levels, so today Tyron Spearman answers those questions as contracts are being offered again. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GAC Annual Legislative Breakfast

Randall Weiseman January 31, 2011 Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar talks about their annual State Legislative Breakfast which will take place this coming Wednesday, February 2nd at the Freight Depot just a block away from the state capitol. Download Audio The GAC State Legislative Breakfast and Annual Meeting Wednesday starts at 7:15 a.m. at the Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta. To learn more go …

New Feedstock Crops for Energy – Myths Addressed

Dan January 31, 2011 Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida feedstock crops farmer and founder of the Florida Feedstock Growers Association, Bill Vasden, Jr., discusses some of the myths about these energy crops discussed recently in water management circles, and talks about the movement to expand acreage of these crops in Florida so far. Hear his comments in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

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Genetic Transformation of Citrus: Timelines and Progress
Researcher Manjul Dutt told a Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo audience in August why it can take up to 14 years to get a genetically modified citrus tree from discovery to commercial release. He also discussed the transgenic citrus progress at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), where he is […]
Bird and Katydid Damage in Georgia Citrus
In late August, Jake Price with University of Georgia Extension reported on damage to citrus caused by birds and katydids. BIRDSAs it is now getting later in the season, fruit are getting larger, and people are noticing more blemishes on fruit. Birds can cause one type of unusual damage. If you see green fruit that […]

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