While all eyes have been on immigration, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks gives us the latest on another issue they have been working on this Legislative Session. Download Audio
Why E-Verify is a Real Concern for FL Growers
As we enter the last week of Florida’s 2011 Legislative Session, immigration continues to be a top issue for agriculture and Jim Spratt, director of government affairs for the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association, explains why. Download Audio
GA Ag Commissioner Says Immigration Reform is a Complex Issue
Georgia’s 2011 legislative session was a heated one when it came to the issue of immigration and even though when the gavel sounded a resolution of sorts had been passed, the discussion still isn’t over. And Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says immigration reform is not as simple as it may seem. Download Audio
Results of GA Water Survey
Water has been getting a lot of attention lately and in this report Tyron Spearman has some information on what Georgians think about it. Download Audio
A Sunny Spot in Cancer Research
Scientists have discovered that sunflower proteins could be the answer to cheaper, plant based drug manufacturing used in treating existing forms of cancer. Download Audio
FCA President Says EPA Must Be Stopped
We told you yesterday the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association filed a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s determination letter and final rule establishing numeric nutrient criteria for waters in Florida. But FCA President Jim Strickland said there is no reason to believe the numeric nutrient criteria rule is strictly a Florida issue. Download Audio
Belt Insecticide Now Registered for Peanuts
Bayer CropScience product manager Lee Hall said they now have approval from EPA for Belt Insecticide in peanuts which is a great news for growers. Download Audio For additional information go to www.BayerCropScience.us
North Alabama Agriculture Suffers Serious Tornado Damage
Here is a news release from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries concerning the recent storms which hit the state: MONTGOMERY – Widespread damage and destruction has hit Alabama’s agriculture infrastructure with preliminary assessments indicating extensive damage to the state’s multi-billion-dollar poultry industry. “We have deployed our field inspectors to the hard hit areas of North Alabama to assist …
AL Cattlemen’s Association Helping after Storms
While most of the news coverage after the devastating storms and tornados which hit Alabama have focused on the larger cities, many folks in the rural areas suffered as well. I was able to catch up with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell, who this morning gave us an update on what he knows at this time …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Offers Help to Producers
Georgia was of course also affected by the recent storms and tornados as considerable damage was also suffered in rural areas of their state. I also was able to catch up with Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Executive Vice President Josh White who gave me an update on what he has heard from producers in his state. Download Audio