The first of six agricultural “idea raisers” are being held this coming week in Florida – Homestead and Clewiston. Report (1:00 wma) Here is a list of all the scheduled meetings being organized by state representative Baxter Troutman: September 6, 6:30 pm, Homestead – John D. Campbell Auditorium September 7, 6:30 pm, Clewiston – Hilliard Cabin, Flagpole Road September 12, …
Used Cooking Oil Could Heat Poultry Houses
Alabama’s USDA-NRCS and the Mountains Rivers and Valleys RC&D Council are working on a project to turn waste cooking oil into heat for poultry houses. Report (1:30 wma)
Animal ID is a Voluntary Program
When it comes to anmial ID, many worry that it will not stay a voluntary program, but Dr. John Clifford with APHIS says plans are for it to be just that. Â Report (1:30 wma) Â
FL IFAS Holding Grazing Management School
Cattle producers in Florida are invited to take part in a Grazing Management school September 27th & 28th. Â Report (:32 wma)
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this week’s market numbers. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Peanut Market is Quiet Right Now
Not much happening in the peanut markets right now. Tyron Spearman has this Report (1:00 wma)
House to Look at Interstate Meat Shipping
This fall the House will see legislation introduced to deal with interstate meat shipping rules. Â Report (:26 wma)
Talking about the 2007 Farm Bill
Just what will all this money buy? Â Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Dept Domestic Mktg Dir Comments on Retail Push Pgm
FL Dept of Citrus Director of Domestic Marketing Leigh Killeen discusses the effectiveness of working directly with major retailers, showing them how to make more money by stocking FL Orange Juice and citrus products more effectively and efficiently.  Report (2:00 wma)
FDOC Reports Rise in OJ Revenues
According to the latest numbers, orange juice revenues are up, something that pleases the Florida Department of Citrus. Â Report (1:10 wma)