If adequate labor is not available to complete the FL citrus harvest, USDA National Ag Statistics’ Bob Terry says it could lead to a rare late season adjustment in final crop utilization numbers.  Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS
Legis Leaders Look for Ways to Preserve FL Agric
At a late June meeting in Kissimmee, FL Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson discusses Legislative ideas to help keep FL Agriculture viable into the future. Katherine Bush reports.  Report (2:00 wma)
Steady to Higher Cattle Prices
Fed cattle trading wrapped up the week with firm to higher prices. Â Report (:55 wma)
Golden Highway Anniversary
The Interstate Highway system is 50 years old and a caravan of vehicles celebrated the anniversary by driving cross country. Report (:55 wma)
Cotton Acreage is Up
Almost every cotton growing state in the US has planted more acreage this year, according to the latest report from the USDA National Ag Statistics Service. Report (:55 wma) USDA NASS
Watermelon Demand is Up
People are eating more watermelon now after several years of declining sales. Report (:60 wma)
FL Continues With TSA Research
Tropical Soda Apple research continues across Florida. Â Report (1:00 wma)
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this week’s market numbers. Â Report (1:07 wma)
Peanut Acreage is Lower Than Expected
Tyron Spearman has the peanut acreage numbers released this morning by USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service. Â Report (1:12 wma) USDA NASS
USDA Releases 2006 Cotton Acreage Report
USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service has released the cotton acreage numbers for this years crop. Â Report (2:22 wma) USDA NASS