The FL Ag Statistics Service is now gathering data to release a new Tree Count. Bob Terry explains why this updated count is important to everyone in the citrus industry. Report (2:00 wma) USDA NASS
New Tree Count to be Released
In this report, Bob Terry, FL Ag Statistics Service talks about the new tree count they are working on. This tree count is due to be released in September. Report (2:00 wma) USDA NASS
FL Legislature May Not Look at Greenbelt
Another week for Florida Legislators results in more activity, some of which Florida Cattlemen Association’s Sam Ard says may be good new for agriculture.  Report (1:00 wma) Â
NCBA Region II Meets April 19-21
The 8 Southeastern states which make up Region II for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will meet next week.  Report (:45 wma)
AgNet Week in Review April 13, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the April Citrus Crop Forecast Update is released, the NRCS explains it’s involvement with hurrican cleanup, and Florida continues it’s research with veal, along with other headlines from throughout the week. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
FL Legislative Update
Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks gives an update on the Senate’s new proposals for property tax reform and progress on ag sales tax exemption bills. Report (1:00 wma)
FDOC Welcomes New Member to Team / Canker in Fresh vs. Processed
First off Andrew Meadows, FDOC, talks about he newest member on the department’s staff, Dr. Dan King. Then, in this week’s Ask the Citrus Expert, Dr. Tom Spreen, University of Florida Food and Resource Economics Department, discusses the differences with Canker in fresh and processed fruit. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsoring this news posting:
FDOC Introduces New Ad this Month
In this weeks FDOC feature, Andrew Meadows discusses the new commercial ad “Birthdayâ€. Report (1:00 wma)
FL FB Monitoring Greenbelt Bills
Florida Farm Bureau continues to closely monitor the status of bills that would change the current Greenbelt law, according to general counsel Scottie Butler. Report (1:00 wma)
Crop Forecast Leaves Grapefruit at 28 Million Boxes
In this report Bob Terry Florida Ag Statistics Service explains why grapefruit numbers remain the same in the April Citrus Crop Forecast. White grapefruit stay at 10 million boxes, while colored make up 18 million. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: AND USDA NASS