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 .
What Do New Rootstocks Mean for the Citrus Industry?
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)
USDA Rules on Movement of Citrus Nursery Stock
This report focuses on the amendments made to the citrus canker quarantine regulations by the USDA in recent days. Report (:54 wma)
Ag Irrigation Tax Exemption Proposed for FL
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)
Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition Jan 18-20 Ft Lauderdale
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
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Horticulture Industry. Report (1:00 wma)
EQIP Irrigation Program for South Florida
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)
Dem Candidates for Gov Square off over State’s ‘Greenbelt’ Ag Tax Laws
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)
FL Nursery Growers Look Forward to BMP Manual
The Florida Nursery Growers and Landscapers Association is hoping the new BMP manual will be adopted statewide by the end of the year. Â Report (:55 wma)