Pecan growers are invited to an upcoming Field Day. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:20 wma)
FL Farmers Market Grant
USDA has awarded 20 grants totaling $900,000 to establish, expand or promote local farmers markets, roadside stands, and similar agricultural ventures under the new Farmers Market Promotion Program. Over $63,000 of that was awarded to the Florida Association of Community Farmers Markets. Report (1:00 wma)
Hispanic Honey Market
The growing Hispanic population in this country represents a honey of a marketing opportunity. Report (1:00 wma)
Funny Faces Sell Fruit
If it works for cereal and soft drinks, why not fruits and vegetables? Cartoon characters are being recruited to promote produce. Report (1:00 wma)
UF Offers Organic Ag Program
The addition of an organic agriculture undergraduate degree program at UF makes it one of the first three U.S. institutions to offer this major. Report (1:00 wma)
Research Key to Ethanol From Sugar Cane
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says there may be potential for using sugar cane to make ethanol with more research. Report (1:00 wma)
Ethnic Niche Marketing
There is a growing marketing for ethnic specialty crops in the Southeast. Report (1:00 wma)
Ag Labor Concerns
Ag labor issues were on the minds of growers attending the Citrus Expo last week who heard from Walter Kates with the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Report (1:00 wma)
Back to Back Export Records
USDA is predicting back to back export records led by horticultural increases. Report (1:00 wma)
Potato Cyst Nematode Survey
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns last week announced the availability of nearly $13 million in emergency funding for potato cyst nematode survey efforts. Report (1:00 wma)