Andrew Beattie from University of Western Sydney in New South Wales Australia was among numerous presenters at Citrus Expo recently. We caught up with him after his talk for a brief but interesting review of the history of the movement of citrus “greening” disease around the world. Hear his comments in this report. Report (2:00 mp3)
FBC & FCA to Hold Town Hall Meetings
The Florida Beef Council & Florida Cattlemen’s Association are teaming together hold some Town Hall meetings across the state in October. Â Report (1:30 mp3) To see the locations, dates, and times Click Here
Florida Conservation Districts Meet
The Association of Florida Conservation Districts held its annual meeting last week in West Palm Beach and funding for conservation efforts was a major topic of discussion. Report(2:00 mp3) Report(1:00 mp3)
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Florida’s Ag Woman of the Year nominating process. More information about making a nomination can be found at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/07-17-07.htm Report (1:00 mp3)
Orange Jasmine “Typhoid Mary” of Citrus Greening?
In the first report below, officials continue the march to restrict plants that carry citrus greening disease, and a calendar note about the upcoming Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association Scholarship Fund Sporting Clays Tournament. In the second report, another reminder about this week’s 46th Annual Citrus Packinghouse Day at CREC in Lake Alfred, and information about a new electronic newsletter …
FL Citrus Meeting Dates & New Name for NYBOT!
Several notable meetings and events are coming up in the Florida citrus community, including the 46th Annual Citrus Packinghouse Day Thursday Sept 9 at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred; Indian River Postharvest Workshop THursday Sept 13 in Ft Pierce, and the 90th anniversary celebration of the CItrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred on Wednesday …
Ag Commish: New Citrus Nursery, New Fuels, Pest Concerns
In the first report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson discusses the new citrus nursery recently dedicated by Southern Gardens Citrus in north-central Florida. In the second report, Bronson is concerned about continued pest and disease introductions in the field. In the third report, Bronson says the emerging alternative fuels industry has big potential for some Florida farmers who may wish …
Citrus Research Updates From University of Florida IFAS
University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC) has started a new monthly update on citrus research projects (pdf file)to better keep the citrus community informed of the progress on several fronts. Got an introductory note about it today from UF/CREC Director Dr. Harold Browning, along with the first issue. You can find each issue right here on AgNet …
Florida Ag Institute Meeting
The use of social media such as podcasts and blogs will be the focus of the Agriculture Institute of Florida’s 2007 Annual Meeting, set for Oct. 10 in Daytona Beach, in conjunction with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting. Read more from Florida Farm Burea’s website. Report (1:00 mp3)
Drought Hurting Cotton Crop
The drought is definately taking it’s toll on the cotton crop across the southeast. Dr. Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics & Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council said those conditions are getting worse.  Report (1:00 mp3)