Category Archive

Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Forestry”

New Definition of Woody Biomass

Randall Weiseman July 22, 2009 Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Specialty Crops

A win for the Forestry in the climate change fight as they were successful in changing the definition of Woody Bio-Mass, allowing the industry to better take advantage of renewable energy mandates.

The Issue of Invasive Species

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2009 Florida, Forestry, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Invasive species are becoming more of an issue as Dave Sacks of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says increasing varieties continue to cause damage to commodities.

Senate to Take Good Look at Climate Change Legislation

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2009 Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock

The quest for a solution to global warming has led lawmakers in Washington, DC to adopt tough strategies to curb carbon emissions in the United States. And the Senate Ag Committee will meet this week to discuss the economic opportunities for agriculture and others in reducing global warming pollution.

Farm Census

Dan July 21, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Today talking about the census, Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is still undergoing change.

AL ANRC Holding Regional Forestry Events

Randall Weiseman July 15, 2009 Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Alabama producers are encouraged to mark some dates on their calendar to attend one of the Alabama Natural Resources Council’s Regional Forestry Events and Field Days coming this fall. To learn more about these Regional Forestry Events click Here

Endangered Icon

Dan July 13, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Southern Bay Trees threatened. Everett Griner tells us the wood on this story.

Taking Count

Dan July 8, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Everett Griner gives us some information from the farm census. USDA NASS

Chambliss Believes Clean Water Restoration Act is Unnecessary

Randall Weiseman July 7, 2009 Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

With everyone watching the House with the passing of the American Clean Energy and Security Act, the Senate has been moving the Clean Water Restoration Act through the motions. And Senator Saxby Chambliss encourages producers to take notice.

Canker and Fresh Citrus Science “Will Have A Global Effect”

Gary Cooper July 6, 2009 Citrus, Forestry, International

More follow up comments in this report from Dan Richey, CEO of Riverfront Groves & Packing in Vero Beach, FL, about the newly proposed fresh citrus shipping rules that have now entered a 60-day public comment period. Richey says the USDA-led science that these new rules are based upon will likely have a ‘global effect’ as other citrus producing countries …

Progression of Farm to Fuel Summit

Randall Weiseman July 3, 2009 Energy, Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

With the Farm to Fuel Summit coming up July 29-31, Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson says that it has been very successful through the past four years.

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Chilean Citrus Export Expectations
The Chilean Citrus Committee recently estimated that global citrus exports from Chile will total 383,000 tons this season, a 4% decline from 2023. Export declines are projected for clementines, mandarins and oranges. Lemons are the only citrus fruit forecast to have increased export volume this season. The committee forecast clementine export volume of 40,000 tons, […]
California Growers Gear Up for Citrus Thrips Threat
Citrus thrips caused serious problems for many California growers last year. This year, growers appear to be gearing up in case it is another bad season for thrips. “Going into this spring, there’s a lot of eyes on it,” said Colby Campbell, general manager of Cobblestone Fruit. “Everybody’s watching, and I think everybody has made […]