(Univ of FL – Jan 26 Release) – The freeze that decimated thousands of acres of vegetable crops throughout southwest Florida earlier this month also had an enormous effect on farm labor income, costing field workers an estimated $23.6 million-plus, according to Dr. Fritz Roka, an associate professor of agricultural economics at the University of Florida (UF)/IFAS Southwest Florida Research …
Hungry People
This is an unsolvable problem that just keeps growing. Is there a solution? Everett Griner discusses. Download Audio
EPA Nutrient Standards Will Have Wide Spread Consequences
EPA’s proposed nutrient standards for Florida’s waters has had agriculture stand up and take notice, but Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson notes that it will effect more than just farmers. Download Audio There are a series of hearings that EPA will be holding to hear comments about the proposal. In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST …
NCC President Speaks on Pressing Issues at GCC Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s 3rd annual meeting was a big success and upcoming president of the National Cotton Council, Eddie Smith, said that he was impressed with the efforts. Download Audio
Resolution on Greenhouse Gas & Cotton Referendum Results
Tyron Spearman has information about the recent resolution that was filed concerning greehnhoue gases, along with the results of the cotton referendum, and also says there are no changes to peanut contracts at this time. Gas: Download Audio Cotton: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio
Nut, Nuts, and More Nuts
This has been another good year for tree nuts. Everett Griner tells us just how good. Download Audio
Florida Now Deemed as a Cotton-Producing State
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the results of a Cotton Research and Promotion Program referendum that was held October 13, 2009, through November 10, 2009, to consider amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order (Order) – the referendum passed. Two amendments were proposed by AMS: – Revise the definition of “cotton-producing state.” – Revise the …
Details on Congressional Action to Nullify EPA Greenhouse Gas Rules
Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, gives a little more detail on the efforts in Congress to suspend the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio
GA Outstanding Peanut Farmer & Peanut Butter Heading to Haiti
Today Tyron Spearman tells us who was named the new Georgia Outstanding Young Peanut Farmer along with an update concerning the donation of peanut butter for haiti earthquake victims. Farmer: Download Audio Haiti: Download Audio
FL Gov Crist Again Extends Trucking Order for Ag
Set to expire Monday January 25, 2010 at midnight, Florida Governor Charlie Crist has again extended his order easing trucking restrictions,this time until February 1, 2010. CLICK HERE to find a printable pdf copy of the order, and remember, all haulers should keep a copy of the executive order in the truck when transporting fruit and produce.