Everett Griner tells us about a new check-off program and blueberries.
HLB, or “Citrus Greening Disease” Confirmed on Lemon Tree in GA
In this report, citrus makes news in the state of Georgia as HLB, or citrus greening disease, is confirmed on a lemon tree in Savannah. Hear more about it in this report. We also found a newspaper clipping about this in a Georgia newspaper mid week, here’s the link.
Peanut Butter Comeback
The sales of peanut butter rebounds. Everett Griner talks about it today.
New Control for Thrips
Thrips are highly visual insects and in flight they can easily spot a red ripe tomato. Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service and University of Florida are working to exploit this dependency to, in effect, camouflage the tomato plants.
Climate Change Bill Vote Coming Soon
The eight House committees that have jurisdiction over the American Clean Energy and Security Act have very few days remaining to review the legislation.
Caring for Horses
Owning a horse can be a major responsibility both in terms of daily and financial care. So in this four part series we will take a look at caring for horses during these difficult economic times.
FL Attorney General Speaks to Cattlemen
Florida’s Attorney General Bill McCollum has been in Marco Island this week talking with producers attending the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation Convention. I had a chance to catch up with McCollum who discussed his thoughts about agriculture and how issues that come up through his office affect those in the rural areas of the state.
FBC Makes Presentation to Cattlemen
The 2009 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention continues at Marco Island, where various meetings and presentations have taken place thus far. One of those was by George Kempfer, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council who informed those in attendance of how their checkoff dollars had been working for them the past year.
FCA Convention Trade Show Well Attended
The Allied Trade Show was the place to be Tuesday evening at the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island, as the large crowd enjoyed another “sold out” show. For those attending today’s activities the trade show will be open this afternoon from 1:30 until 4:00pm. To learn more about the annual event go to floridacattlemen.org.
Boll Weevil Success
Farmers are still reaping the benefits and Everett Griner tells us.