The issue of a quarantine on Florida fruit includes USDA looking at a possible pest risk assessment. Report (1:00 wma)Â
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 9 Percent
The May 1 inventory of cattle and calves on feed is at it’s highest point in 10 years. Â Report (:30 wma) USDA NASS
FL NASS Working on Citrus Tree Count
The Florida Ag Statistics Office is currently counting citrus trees. Â Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
China May Start Taking U.S. Beef in June
USDA officials feel China will start taking U.S. beef again by the end of June. Â Report (:25 wma)
Farm Exports Booming
USDA reports that horticulture and cotton exports are leading the way to increased ag exports this year.
Hurricane Aid Signup Begins
Agricultural producers with damage to trees, livestock, buildings and even aquaculture from hurricanes last year may be eligible for disaster aid from USDA. The Farm Service Agency has more information.
GA Cotton Planting Ahead of Schedule
Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton looks at crop planting progress and weather conditions as reported by the Georgia Ag Statistics Service.
NASS Crop Stats Admin Discusses Harvest and FCOJ Yields
Bob Terry talks about the orange crop running a little late this year. Â Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
Work Continues to Send U.S. Beef to China
USDA reports good progress in efforts to get U.S. beef going to China once again. Â Report (30 wma)
FL NRCS to the Rescue
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program helped to protect the University of West Florida from future flooding.