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FL Cattlemen Pleased with New Bahiagrass
Executive Vice President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Jim Handley is pleased with the University of Florida’s IFAS release of the new bahiagrass called Riata, saying it will mean a lot to many producers in the state. And at that release event last week, past president of the FCA Larry Rooks, spoke to those in attendance saying he looks forward …
California Citrus Industry Leaders Take Florida HLB Tour
During the recent International Research Conference on Huanglongbing in Orlando, some of the participants took a field trip to witness first hand the disease known to many Florida growers as “citrus greening”. Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows was among those helping to organize tour stops and discussions, and talks to our listeners about what went on. HLB Conference Coverage …
Specialty Crops Foundation Works on Food Safety Issues
In this report, more with Florida Specialty Crops Foundation executive Mike Carlton, this time discussing the food safety aspects of the industry. In a food safety scare situation for example, erroneous reporting and misguided government actions can devastate any agriculture industry with mis-steps or inaccurate information, such as the recent situation where tomotoes were wrongly blamed for foodborne illness that …
Texas Citrus Mutual Group Tours Florida Groves/Discusses HLB
HLB Conference Coverage Sponsored by: Ray Prewett of Texas Citrus Mutual (photo left) was in Florida for several days recently for the weeklong International Research Conference on Huanglongbing, or citrus greening disease. While in Florida, Prewett joined a few others for a visit to the famous Indian River citrus region on Florida’s east coast, to meet and talk to growers …
U S Sugar Corp BOD Approves Sale to SFWMD
CLEWISTON — December 8, 2008 — U.S. Sugar Corporation announced that its Board of Directors today approved the contract to sell approximately 180,000 acres of its real estate assets to the South Florida Water Management District. “After many months of negotiations and careful deliberation, the U.S. Sugar Board of Directors has approved the contract to sell its real estate assets …
UF Releases New Bahiagrass
This past Friday, University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences officially released a new bahiagrass variety called Riata, at an event held at the Boyd Sod Farm near Greenville, Florida. Dr. Ann Blount with the North Florida Research and Education Center at Marianna, told the crowd the new grass will be of significant benefit to producers in North …
“Citrus HLB” Researcher Speaks to AgNet on Progress & Process
It can be difficult sometimes to get some scientists to speak to media, even ag media like us who communicate to growers directly. However, Florida growers are putting up millions of dollars for a lot of HLB research and we do what we can to talk to these folks in order that growers and industry can better stay informed about …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Premises Registration
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the importance of registering your premises. More information about the National Animal Identification System and premises registration can be found on the FDACS Division of Animal Industry web site at NAIS. A form to register premises can be found on that web site at APPLICATION FOR NAIS PREMISES …
Southern Gardens VP Discusses Disease Resistant Citrus Tree Trials
HLB Conference Coverage Sponsored by: In these first two reports, Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff (below left) catches up with Southern Gardens VP Jim Snively (photo right) to discuss the company’s news release about field trials beginning for citrus trees they hope will prove resistant to both citrus canker and HLB (citrus greening disease). Snively and other Southern Gardens personnel were …