University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney discusses control measures for fungal diseases as spring approaches. She also addresses recent incidences of resistance to strobilurins.
The Majestic Long Leaf Pine is on a comeback and Everett Griner tells us about it.
Everyone has a chance to see the Florida Department of Citrus’ new Bartow offices Wednesday, when a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house are held prior to the Florida Citrus Commission meeting. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details.
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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast.
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Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending March 12th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
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For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the main issues remain budget and water.
The second week of the 2010 Florida Legislative Session was a good one for agriculture as Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, says they saw good progress on their General Ag Bill.
The Family Farm Preservation Act is now expected to face a final vote in the Alabama House of Representatives later this month.
Florida’s Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry has issued a pest alert as a new exotic mealybug has been found in southern Florida, marking the first time that the pest has been found in the United States.
The Let’s Move Initiative has announced a contest to design video games to encourage better nutrition and more exercise among kids and adults.
Buyers of Florida spring potatoes can expect a supply gap starting this month.
Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
The mid-term elections coming up in November will be critical, accordign to Colin Woodall with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and that’s why he says it’s important that producers know exactly the position their legislators.
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The U.S. Senate this week approved a disaster package which would help farmers affected by weather-related disasters, as this was actually a part of the Tax Extenders Act of 2009.
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University of Florida horticulturist Gene Albrigo, addressing growers in Tavares, says he expects a heavy bloom in late March, possibly leading to a heavy crop next season.
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The most recent USDA crop forecast indicated Florida citrus growers lost only 4 million boxes of oranges to the January freeze; some might think growers escaped largely unscathed. But as production manager Frank Rogers of Umatilla says, some groves got hit hard.
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TALLAHASSEE (FDACS) — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have joined together in a cooperative effort to prevent giant African snails (GAS) from making their way into Florida and are asking the public for help. Giant African snails are considered a serious plant pest and potential threat to public health because of their ability to destroy plants, damage ornamental plants and spread disease. Giant African snails are illegal to import into the United States without a permit, and currently no permits have been issued. Read the rest of this entry »
National School Breakfast Week has been underway, as Tyron Spearman looks at how the Farm Bill is very instrumental in child nutritional efforts in our schools.
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Everett Griner tells us the real truth about how hard work earns very little profit.
With decision time facing farmers on what to plant this year, Joe Nicosia, CEO of Allenberg Cotton Company, gives his outlook on the planting intentions for world and U.S. cotton acres.
March 12th is the signup deadline for 2010 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative, as USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Agronomist Eddie Jolley in Alabama says NRCS can provide you some basic guidance.
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As the EPA takes some time to go back for another look at the proposed nutrient criteria for Florida waters, Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson says one of the main concerns is whether the standards are based on science and if they can realistically ever be met.
The Parental Authority bill before the Florida Legislature this session is one that’s being watched closely by the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and others in agriculture across the state. And State Representative Mike Horner of Kissimmee told me it’s an issue that’s near and dear to his heart.
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Georgia Beef Board’s Executive Vice President Josh White says the latest numbers show the trend of declining beef checkoff revenues in the state continues.
Researchers have discovered that geraniums can help control Japanese Beetles. An invasive pest that causes damages of approximately 450-million dollars each year to the ornamental plant industry alone.
The recent news of Brazil announcing measures which affect the U.S. cotton industry has drawn concern from certain Senators as Tyron Spearman has the story.
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According to research presented at the recent 2010 Beef Industry Safety Summit, the essential oils found in orange peel and pulp kill E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella.
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During his recent address to the School Nutrition Association regarding the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, took the opportunity to recognize farmers and their efforts.
Iraq farmers are studying the U.S. system and Everett Griner tells us why.
By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2010……Days after state environmental officials detailed to lawmakers their objections to federal water pollution standards opposed by the much of the state’s business and farming communities, a congressman running for agriculture commissioner said a deal could be in the water.
U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, who joined the rest of the Florida congressional delegation in asking the federal Environmental Protection Agency to extend the period for public comment on the water standards, told the News Service that a third party arbiter could be brought into make the differing federal and state scientific analyses water under the bridge. Read the rest of this entry »
