This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is warning about the potential threat to Florida’s ash trees from an insect called the emerald ash borer. The half-inch metallic green beetle has already killed millions of ash trees in eleven Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states … as far south as Missouri, Virginia — and most recently — Kentucky. More …
2007 Farm Census
This contains facts for everyone who eats. Everett Griner gives us some interesting questions that might be answered in it.
Farm Exports Down
Everett Griner tells us just how much exports are dropping this year.
Secretary Sends Forest Service in New Direction
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has outlined his vision for the future of our nation’s forests saying that our nation’s forestlands are in critical need of restoration and conservation.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on New Prescribed Burn Signs
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about new yellow signs that will indicate areas along highways near where authorized controlled burning is taking place. More information is available online by clicking on “Prescribed Burn” Signs; or view a brochure on the web site of the Florida Division of Florida about what to do if you …
Our Growing Population
Can farmers feed 9 trillion people? Everett Griner tells us just what it will take.
More on New CSP
The new CSP signup got underway Monday as Tyron Spearman has more information for producers who may be interested in particpating in this re-vamped program.
Infrastructure Update
Transportation is vital to agriculture and Everett Griner tells us just how vital.
Mexico’s Retaliatory Tariffs Hurting Specialty Crops
Tariffs that were imposed by Mexico back in March are having a negative impact on U.S. agriculture, especially Specialty Crops.
Say That Again
Today Everett Griner talks on agriculture’s role in American progress.