The Florida Department of Agriculture partnered with a Canadian grocery chain to promote Florida fresh blueberries this month. Â Report (:55 wma)
FDACS Says No Reason For Citrus Quarantine
The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is hoping sound science will be used in the decision on a possible citrus quarantine. Â Report (1:00 wma)Â Â
Quarantine Decision Hopefully Coming Soon
The Florida Citrus Industry is waiting on USDA’s final decision about a possible quarantine. Â Report (1:00 wma)
FL Testing Tracking Collars for Conservation
Tracking collars are being used in parts of Florida on cattle for conservation purposes. Â Report (1:00 wma)
FL Corn Silage Field Day is May 25th
The University of Florida will hold their annual Corn Silage Field Day this Thursday. Â Report (:25 wma)
FL Senate Considers Farm Wage Rates
Florida Farm Bureau says farm workers in state receive fair wages. Â Report (1:00 wma)
FL Citrus Officials Meet With USDA
Citrus Industry representatitives from Florida were in the nation’s capitol last week to discuss a possible quarantine on the state’s fresh fruit industry. Â Report (:56 wma)
Considering Canker Pest Risk Assessments
The issue of a quarantine on Florida fruit includes USDA looking at a possible pest risk assessment. Report (1:00 wma)Â
FL NASS Working on Citrus Tree Count
The Florida Ag Statistics Office is currently counting citrus trees. Â Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
Sugar Man of the Year
The 2006 Sugar Man of the Year is well known to Florida agriculture. Katherine Bush reports.