It’s time for the once-every-five-years snapshot of American agriculture. It’s also a good time to reflect on the year just passed and the future that lies ahead. Hear more in these reports. In the second report, comments about the Census of Agriculture from Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Barbara Carlton. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post …
Summit No Guarantee of More Greening Funds
Since USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) recently held a closed-door “citrus greening summit” near Washington D C, we wanted to know if USDA’s heightened interest means Federal funding for greening research may be easier to come by in the future. Following the summit we asked APHIS Deputy Asst Administrator Dr David Kaplan about that, and you can …
Growers Consider Research Needs vs Marketing Investments
In these three reports, Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) Exec Dir John Jackson says his group recommends heavier grower investment into research in order to do what is necessary to guarantee a successful industry future. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Events Calendar
Tyron Spearman has information about a couple of events coming up in Georgia in January. Â Report (:25 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FCIRCC Exec Discusses Research Funds
According to Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council Executive Director John Jackson, Florida citrus growers may be asked to provide heavier direct funding toward the ramped up research in efforts to find answers to citrus greening disease. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
FL Keeping TSA Out of Sod Production
Tropical Soda Apple continues to be a weed many in Florida have to deal with, but one Universty of Florida specialist has certain recomendations for those who produce sod in the state.  Report (1:15 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Auburn Animal Science Numbers Growing
The number of students at Auburn University’s Animal Science Department continue to grow, but head of that department Dr. Wayne Green, says there is still a lot to do. Â Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Possible Veto of Farm Bill
While both the Senate & House have passed their versions of the 2007 Farm Bill, Tyron Spearman reports the President may still veto the bill if certain areas are not taken care of in conference.  Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
High Prices of Dairy Products
Want to know just what the dairy farmers are making? Everett Griner tells us and just what they have to do to get it.  Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Conference to Address Labor Issues
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable conference coming up next month in Savannah Georgia will feature Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and a focus on immigration and labor issues. Find out more at www.gfvga.org. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024