Of course cattle numbers across the country are down at this time, but in Florida they are holding their own compared to other areas according to Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Bo Hobby.
Inflation Update
Slower rise seen for 09. Everett Griner has checked it out and gives us the numbers.
Emergency Watershed Protection Program Assist Counties in Need
Tropical Storm Faye wreaked havoc on much of Florida last year including Gadsden County. However, the county was able to promptly address flooding and erosion issues of Lake Talavana through a partnership with Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service’s EWP program.
Caffeine in Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are popular with Americans but USDA Research shows that many users may not realize that many have active ingredients that contain caffeine.
Sweet Corn Field Day Friday May 8 Belle Glade, FL
SWEET CORN FIELD DAY If you are a sweet corn grower or processor or if you are interested in the sweet corn market this will be a good chance for you to catch up on the latest research; learn the latest on: • New Sweet Corn Varieties • Insect control trials; what’s working and what’s new • Sweet corn disease …
CRP Extensions for Some Expiring Contracts
USDA is giving some producers the opportunity to modify and extend their Conservation Reserve Program contracts scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2009.
Peanut Crop Update
Here is a quick update on where peanut planting stands at this time.
What Drought?
Southeast floods………..15 inches! Everett Griner tells us just how it affected planting.
Southeastern Agriculture Works Together
While in Washington DC last week, the Southeast AgNet team had an opportunity to visit with Senator Saxby Chambliss about how representatives from all regions of agriculture come together to tackle the unique challenges Southeastern Agriculture faces.
Keeping Critters Out
Those who have a home garden know that the critters often get more of the goods than they do. The question is what can you do about it?