With some of the major provisions of the last farm bill just now being implemented here in the last few months, some may think it to be a bit premature to already be starting the 2012 Farm Bill Hearings. But American Farm Bureau farm policy specialist, Tara Smith, says due to the multitude of challenges the bill is likely to …
Additional Benefits to Drinking Orange Juice
A new study has reported that drinking orange juice with a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal may help counter some of the negative health effects. Download Audio
Hoping to Reduce Crop Insurance Cuts
Today Tyron Spearman looks at crop insurance and how proposed cuts may affect the farm bill in coming years. Download Audio
Monthly Livestock WASDE Numbers
The forecast for 2010 total U.S. meat production was raised in USDA’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates. Download Audio
Richard Machek New USDA FL State Director for Rural Development
(USDA RELEASE – WASHINGTON) The Obama Administration announces that Richard Machek will serve as Florida State Director for Rural Development at the USDA. “Richard Machek will be an important advocate on behalf of rural communities throughout the state and help administer the valuable programs and services provided by the USDA that can enhance their economic success,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom …
Florida Ag Commissioner Candidates Far Apart in Fundraising Totals
(From News Service of Florida APr 12, 2010) – MADDOX LAGS PUTNAM IN CAMPAIGN CASH – Democratic Agriculture Commissioner candidate Scott Maddox raised $132,000 in the first quarter, his campaign announced Monday, and while that easily bested all his Democratic rivals, he remains far behind his likely Republican rival, U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, who pulled in $280,000 in the first …
Floriculture
This is a vast part of U.S. agriculture. Everett Griner gives us some insight to it today. Download Audio
GCC Excited About Continuing their Efforts for the Cotton Producer
Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says thanks to the positive vote on the mandatory producer referendum, they will be able to continue their long standing efforts of working for the cotton producer. Download Audio
AL NRCS has AWEP Funding Available
John Curtis, Resource Conservationist with the Alabama NRCS, says they have funds available through the Agriculture Water Enhancement Program which focuses on improving water conditions on the land for farmers. Download Audio Sign-up deadline for these 2010 funds is April 30, 2010. For more information log on to the AL NRCS website.
FFB Staying Active as FL Legislature Enters Final Weeks
With the Florida legislature now in it’s seventh week of a eight week session, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says they are keeping a close eye on all of the action. Download Audio