Today Everett Griner explains just what farmers will plant.
More Learned About Citrus HLB Grove Survey Research In Brazil
The rest of the group on the recent citrus tour to Brazil returned mid week. In this report, comments from University of Florida multi-county citrus extension agent Steve Futch (photo right), about some of what is being learned both in Brazil and Florida about HLB grove surveys. This report also includes a short comment from Lake Placid grower John Smoak …
FGLC to Attend FCA Convention
The Florida Grazing Lands Coalition looks forward to participating in the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show at Marco Island June 15-18 as Patricia Pfeil, FGLC chair, looks at their involvement with the FCA.
Late Peanut Planting Recommendations
It’s getting late in the peanut planting season, and due to that, Tyron Spearman has information about late planted peanuts.
House Ag Committee Won’t Move Energy Bill as Written
House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson wants key issues settled before he will sign off on the American Clean Energy and Security Act – the climate change legislation recently approved by the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Predatory Mite Found to Control Chilli Thrips
Chilli thrips threaten many of the Sunshine State’s most important crops, but University of Florida research shows a predatory mite that could help Florida growers with the invasive pest.
Good Food Garden
USDA has joined forces with the non profit organization Share Our Strength and the Food Network to bring healthy and fresh foods to children in underserved communities.
Diaprepes Still Disastrous for Many Citrus Growers
Just a few years ago, the Diaprepes root weevil was considered to be as bad a problem as growers could encounter in their groves. That was before HLB (greening disease) showed up in Florida and became growers’ biggest concern. However, Diaprepes remains a serious threat to groves it infests, especially in flatwoods soils. In this series of reports, Southeast AgNet’s …
New Gulf CGA President Describes Citrus Challenges
Carey Soud, newly elected president of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association, in this report says sustaining productivity and profitability are the broad challenges facing the citrus industry. He says serious diseases threaten productivity, and that consolidation of the processing industry potentially threatens grower profitability.
Peanut Contracts & Peanut Stocks and Processing Numbers
Looking at the latest peanut posted price, Tyron Spearrnan says no new peanut contracts are being offered right now as he also updates the latest peanut stocks and processing figures. Contracts: Stocks: