In this report, some observations about the bad timing of this week’s cold snap expected to bring temperatures in Florida citrus producing areas below freezing at a time when bloom for next year’s crop is delicate. Also in this report, more comments from Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council Chairman Tim Anglea regarding the efforts of the Council. Report (2:00 …
Florida Property Tax Hearings Going Well
Agricultural producers have been turning out for property tax hearings being held across the state, according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:30 wma)
Record Crowd for Florida Ag Hall of Fame Banquet
A record crowd gathered for the Florida Ag Hall of Fame Banquet Tuesday at the Florida State Fair – Katherine Bush reports. Find out about this year’s inductees at www.flaghalloffame.com. Report (:45 wma)
Conservation Help for New and Low Income Farmers
Beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers would receive some extra help for conservation efforts under the new farm bill proposed by the Bush administration, something that will help many in Florida according to State Conservationist Niles Glasgow. Report (:45 wma)
Citrus Research Council Hires Executive / Regional Mtgs On Tap
This month’s meeting of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC)included a decision on the hiring of its new executive director. In this report, FCIRCC Chairman Tim Anglea (pictured at left) discusses the choice and background of John Jackson Jr who has been selected to lead the Council’s efforts. Anglea says with all the talk of budget cuts at …
Cold Weather for FL / Citrus Harvest Update
In this report, some talk on the cold weather expected in Florida growing areas for this weekend, and some key points from this weeks citrus crop harvest update from USDA Ag Statistics. Report (2:00 wma)
Citrus Greening Map Update 2-14-07
Here’s the latest map of citrus greening in Florida (pdf file)Growers who have questions can contact the Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry offices in Gainesville.
Egyptian Citrus Growers Visit Florida
Former Florida Dept of Citrus Scientific Research Director Dr Mohamed Ismail (pictured on left) recently set up a Florida ag tour for some of his citrus growing friends from Egypt. What we learned in discussions with some of the group during their visit may surprise Florida growers who don’t keep up with the world’s other citrus production regions. Hear comments …
FL Citrus Mutual Mtg & New Staff / Citrus Expo Info
Citrus Growers in Florida’s northern production areas will have an opportunity to join the Florida Citrus Mutual discussion this week on Thursday at the Lake County Ag Center in Tavares. The meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. and will include lunch. Mutual also announces the addition of Casey Welch to its staff. Welch leaves a similar position at Florida Farm Bureau …
More Property Tax Hearings
More property tax reform hearings are being held this week and next around the state. Florida Farm Bureau is encouraging producers to attend. Report (1:30 wma)