Greenbelt is one issue of concern for most of agriculture in Florida as the 2007 legislative session nears. Â Report (1:00 wma)
FDOC Seeks State Funds, Appreciates Mutual, Freeze Impact Comments
In this report, Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan comments on the issues mentioned in the title of this news post. One thing sounds sure, this is a year Florida citrus growers should make every opportunity, and then some, to visit with their state and federal lawmakers about critical issues remaining on the plate of the Florida Citrus Industry…canker and …
Update on Copper for Canker Control / Grapefruit Juice Turnaround?
In this report is another Dupont-sponsored “Ask the Citrus Expert” feature. This week Dr Jim Graham from UF/CREC in Lake Alfred discusses the latest suggestions for copper application frequency and rates for canker control in commercial citrus. Also in this report, grapefruit juice sales may finally be turning a corner, and spokesman Andrew Meadows (photo at left) of the Florida …
Pre-Session Meetings Important Time
Committee meetings are going hot and heavy in Tallahassee as the first day of the legislative session draws closer. State Representative Baxter Troutman of Winter Haven says this is an important time, especially for new legislators just learning the ropes in the state capitol this year. Report (1:00 wma)
NCBA Applauds Southeast Membership Increase
The Southeast Region II states saw a big increase in memberships to the NCBA this past year, something that pleases the Association’s Melanie Sojourner.  Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Commission Feb Mtg / Peace River Grower Discusses Freeze Aftermath
In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush files a brief overview from this week’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting in Lakeland. Also included in this report, comments from Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association outgoing president Hugh Taylor about what growers in his area are noticing from the recent cold snap this past weekend. Report (2:00 wma)
Peace River Growers And Citrus Commission Mtgs Coverage
Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush is on the road in citrus country this week. In this audio segment, Katherine reports from Peace River Valley Citrus Growers annual meeting Tuesday night in Arcadia, and provides some comments from her visit with Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan during Wednesday’s Commission meeting in Lakeland. Report (2:00 wma)
Comments on the Cold from FFVA
More on damage to vegetables from the cold from the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Beef Ambassador Promoting Industry
Matthew Peeples has been busy promoting beef not only in Florida, but across the nation as he currently serves as the National Beef Ambassador. Report (1:00 wma) Â
FL Freeze Report re: Citrus – Florida Farm Bureau
In this report, Executive Director Pat Cockrell at Florida Farm Bureau discusses initial reports coming in about the impact of this past week’s cold weather on citrus around the state.Report (2:00 wma)