Concerns About TSA in Hay

Randall Weiseman Florida

 Tropical Soda Apple is a weed that we’ve learned how to deal with but after a dry year, many are trying to find hay wherever they can, which is a concern when it comes to possibly spreadng the noxious weed.  Report (1:30 mp3)

NRCS Helps Promote Census

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is helping to promote the 2007 Census of Agriculture, while the National Ag Statistics Service helped them promote EQIP. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS

Florida Ag Woman of the Year

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Nursery Crops

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson has announced that Colleen Boggs of Homestead has been selected to receive the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award for 2007. Boggs is owner and president of Pine Island Nursery, a family-owned and operated nursery in southern Miami-Dade County. Established in 1972, Pine Island Nursery is a leading producer and exporter of tropical fruits, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson comparing artificial and real Christmas trees. For more information, visit the web site of the National Christmas Tree Association. To find a list on the web of Florida Christmas tree growers, visit http://www.florida-agriculture.com/consumers/christmas_trees.htm. Report (1:00 mp3)

FL Beef for Diabetes Month

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

November is National Diabetes Month and a great time for the Florida Beef Council to promote the healthy benefits of beef.  Report (1:30 mp3)

Farm Bill Delays are not Uncommon

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

As we continue to wait on the Senate to work out their version of the 2007 Farm Bill, Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says delays in getting a new farm bill is not uncommon.  Report (1:30 mp3)