The Florida Beef Council works in a variety of ways, including a couple of events their Chairman talks about.  Report (1:30 wma)
Peanut Exports Are Back Up
Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest peanut export numbers. Â Report (:50 wma)
UF Citrus Rsch Dir re Status and Direction of Citrus Rsch
UF Citrus Research Director Dr Harold Browning discusses the status of citrus research efforts presently, where they are going, and possibilities for canker resistant trees in the future. Â Report (2:00 wma)
WPS Rules Can Levy Automatic Fines on Ag Employers
FFVA’s Mike Aerts says multiple fines can now be automatic for employers behind on their WPS record-keeping.  Report (2:00 wma)
Seeing Conflicting Numbers on the Meat Export Reports
Everett Griner looks over why these numbers are down. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Crop Forecast Live Broadcast Set for Oct 12th
The official USDA Citrus Crop forecast for the upcoming 06-07 season is to be released at 8:30 a.m. the morning of Thursday October 12th. FOr the 11th consecutive year, Southeast AgNet will provide exclusive “live” coverage of the announcement through the radio network and on the internet. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
AgNet Founder Endorses Florida Farmer & Rancher in FL Gov Primary
Southeast AgNet endorses state Senator Rod Smith in the Democratic Primary race for Governor. It’s only the second time in more than two decades AgNet president Gary Cooper has gone on the record with a political endorsement in a statewide race. Democratic candidate Rod Smith grew up in a bona-fide Florida farming and ranching family.  Report (2:00 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)
Dairy Interest in Alternative Fuels
Members of the dairy industry were among those attending last week’s Farm to Fuel Summit in Orlando. Report (1:00 wma)