FL AgNet Week in Review April 6, 2007

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Nursery Crops, Podcast

In this week’s pod cast, the Tresspassing Bill moves forward in Florida legislature, cotton numbers are down in Florida, Florida growers increase other crops, citrus processor file a law suit, and the USDA introduces new rootstocks. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

What Do New Rootstocks Mean for the Citrus Industry?

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Nursery Crops

Continuing our feature with Nate Jameson, President of Brite Leaf Nursery, he explains what it means to growers when the USDA introduces new rootstocks like they just did recently with US 897 and US 802. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Rules on Movement of Citrus Nursery Stock

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Nursery Crops

This report focuses on the amendments made to the citrus canker quarantine regulations by the USDA in recent days. Report (:54 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag Irrigation Tax Exemption Proposed for FL

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report State Representative Baxter Troutman discusses the need for a tax exemption on equipment purchases for low-volume irrigation systems. It is one of the bills Troutman is proposing state lawmakers adopt this Session so ag irrigation equipment gets the same tax exemptions that other ag inputs already receive. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, …

Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition Jan 18-20 Ft Lauderdale

Gary Cooper Florida, Nursery Crops

Here’s info on the upcoming TPIE show, from our friends at FNGLA: Fresh Attitude & Ideas at TPIE (Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition) January 18 – 20, 2007 Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

EQIP Irrigation Program for South Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Producers of sod, nursery crops, citrus and vegetables in South Florida may be eligible for the Irrigation Water Management Incentive Payment under the USDA Natural Resources Conservation service Environmental Quality Incentives Program or EQIP. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Dem Candidates for Gov Square off over State’s ‘Greenbelt’ Ag Tax Laws

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

During the recent debate between Florida Democratic Candidates for Gov., aired on state-wide television, State Senator Rod Smith makes clear his support for agriculture and the state’s Greenbelt Law.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Nursery Growers Look Forward to BMP Manual

Dan General, Nursery Crops

The Florida Nursery Growers and Landscapers Association is hoping the new BMP manual will be adopted statewide by the end of the year.  Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024