Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the recent detection of the red palm mite on a coconut palm in Palm Beach County. This is the first confirmed report of this serious plant pest in the United States.
More information about the red palm mite can be found on the web site of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry.
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With television stations having to change to a digital signal by February of 2009, USDA along with the U.S. Commerce Department have teamed together to help with a coupon program in purchasing a special convertor box. Report (1:15 mp3)
Tyron Spearman has all the numbers concerning counter-cyclical payments for peanut growers. Report (1:00 mp3)
Everett Griner tells us today just who is affected the most by the record breaking drought. Report (1:00 mp3)
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Tyron Spearman has a look back at 2007 which overall was a good year for peanuts. Report (1:00 mp3)
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The number of cattle going into feedlots continues to rise and one USDA official looks at what that means for producers & consumers going into the new year. Report (1:00 mp3)
Students around the state will learn how to use different growing systems and the importance of Florida agriculture, food safety and soil quality as part of the 25 teacher grant projects funded by Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc., for the 2007-08 school year.
Read the list of approved projects here.
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House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says last week’s WTO decision on cotton calls the credibility of the WTO into question
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A good New Year’s resolution for Florida farmers and ranchers could be to get involved with Farm Bureau.
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USDA researchers have developed new varieties of watermelon with less sugar.
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2007 will soon be remembered forever in the snapshot of our nation’s agricultural industry known as the Census of Agriculture. Farmers and ranchers will soon begin receiving the surveys that are only done every by USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service
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Early January looks mild weather-wise for the country, after a cold front moves through this weekend.
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2007 was a year of weather extremes in the southeast, from a late spring freeze to a record drought.
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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)
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Digital TV is on the way meaning a converter will be needed if you are still using an antennae. Today Everett Griner tells us what the government is doing to help. Report (1:00 mp3)
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 hear his response in this report. Report (2:00 mp3)
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John Queen, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says when it comes to the farm bill there is no room for a ban on packer ownership of cattle. Report (1:20 mp3)
Tyron Spearman reminds both crop and livestock farmers about payments being issued to those who suffered losses from natural disasters. Report (:55 mp3)
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.
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As we all wait to see what happens with the farm bill come January, Tyron Spearman reports it’s politics as usual. Report (:45 mp3)
Tyron Spearman has information about a couple of events coming up in Georgia in January. Report (:25 mp3)
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What do you think of when we talk about trade with China? Today Everett Griner has another aspect of this and gives us important information about it. Report (1:00 mp3)
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)
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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)
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The recent appointments to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board included a man from Georgia who was re-appointed to serve the Southeast region. Report (1:00 mp3)
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. Report (1:00 mp3)
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According to recent reports, scientists say they have confirmed that the first ever citrus bacterial canker outbreak in the U S back in 1911 originated in Japan. Hear about it in this report. Report (2:00 mp3)
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)
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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)
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USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight has information about the recently released business plan for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability. 