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Now is the Time to Contact Representatives

Rep Ralph Poppell
Now that the Florida Legislature is in break, Representative Ralph Poppell says that now is the time to contact them with your concerns.

New Bait for Mites

Agricultural Research Scientists are testing a bait-and-kill approach to trap varroa mites.

NCC Chairman Testified on USDA Rules

Jay Hardwick
National Cotton Board Chairman Jay Hardwick testified that the farm law’s changes on payment limitations and eligibility provisions were the most significant and far-reaching in more than two decades. He said producers face an enormous challenge trying to understand those changes and also are dealing with additional uncertainty caused by regulations that over-reached and guidelines and forms that seem to change monthly.

FBACT

Andrew Walmsley
With all the news coming out of Washington lately, Andrew Walmsley with the Florida Farm Bureau, reminds producers that they have system in place to make it easier to stay actively involved in the process.

Cork Popping Slows

Everett Griner explains just what is going on with the world-wide wine consumption.

The Threat of Lightning

Well the warm sun of summer is often accompanied by afternoon rain storms. In this three part series USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, tells us about the potential dangers of those storms.



World Hunger

Today Everett Griner explains just how more help is needed from everybody.

Water Wars

The courts are reluctant to get involved. Everett Griner tells us why.

CCC Anniversary

Depression era work force is remembered. Everett Griner talks about it today.

Food Safety Legislation Working Through the Senate

Senator Saxby Chambliss
Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Saxby Chambliss, has introduced two pieces of legislation to promote a more effective national response to outbreaks of food-borne sickness.

House Passes Clean Energy Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that will allow farmers, ranchers and forestland owners to fully participate in a market-based carbon offset program, earning income for activities they undertake to address global climate change, as Tyron Spearman has more.

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FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on 4th of July Fire Safety

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is urging the public to be especially careful with outdoor cooking, trash burning and fireworks over the 4th of July holiday weekend.

More information about fire safety is available on the web site of the Florida Division of Forestry.

Busy Bees

No News is still no news. Everett Griner gives us the details.

The Hunting Heritage Protection Act

Senator Saxby ChamblissU.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Ranking Republican Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, have introduced the Hunting Heritage Protection Act, which aims to recognize the heritage of hunting and provide opportunities for continued hunting on federal public land. The Senators also cosponsored a similar measure in previous congresses and are members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus.

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Nutrient Loss Heats Up Alongside the Weather

Dave Schwartz
With the weather heating up quickly Dave Schwartz, national products manager for SFP, says now is the time to be concerned about nutrient loss.

USDA Launches New Recovery Act Website

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today launched a new USDA Recovery Act website, including features and functionality that will allow people to learn about, share, and discuss American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding in states and communities throughout the country. The website, www.usda.gov/recovery, also includes a blog, podcasts, RSS feeds, and other interactive tools so that folks from throughout the country can participate by sharing stories and providing feedback about how USDA stimulus funding are impacting their community.

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FL Looking Ahead at Busy Political Races

Sam Ard
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, told producers at their recent convention the next few months are going to be interesting with all the state political races are coming up.

A Success Story

Eating healthy and having fun. Today Everett Griner tells us just what we have to do to.

Trends Toward Grass Based Systems

More farms and ranches may be producing grass based crops in the coming years for a variety of economical, conservation, and energy means.

Waxman-Markey Bill on the Way to a Vote

A floor vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 is set for Friday. However, many Ag Organizations still remain opposed to the bill with American Farm Bureau’s Paul Schlegel arguing it’s still not good for agriculture.

Tips for Successful Canning

As more Americans are turning to canning food as a preservation method many are discovering, or rediscovering tips on how to make the venture successful.

Rural Recovery

There is help for America’s small towns and Everett Griner explains.

9th Annual CARES Dinner


Florida Farm Bureau will hold it’s ninth annual CARES Dinner where they will recognize 26 farmers and ranchers from the Suwannee and Santa Fe River basins for their superior natural resource stewardship.

Solar Projects for the Farm and Home

Kevin Tunison of the National Arboretum says that they have recently installed a solar powered drip irrigation system for one of it’s research nurseries and that homeowners can scale similar projects to suit an agricultural, commercial and even a home landscaping application.

FSA Accepting Nominations

Tyron Spearman has a reminder that that farmer and rancher candidate nominations are underway for local Farm Service Agency county committees.

More Burgers, Less Steak

The cattle industry is shifting gears and Everett Griner tells us why.

Woman of the Year in Agriculture Applications Being Accepted

Tallahassee- Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2009 “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award. The award, now in its 25th year, recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture.

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Air Quality Issues

Acting State Conservationist for Florida NRCS Michele Laur has had experience working with air quality issues during her tenure in DC and says that those issues will continue to be a priority.

Implications of Clean Water Restoration Act

The Clean Water Restoration Act has been passed out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and Don Parmeter, co-chair of the National Water and Conservation Alliance, says that bill has vast implications.

Home Grown O.J.

Everett Griner tells us that FL and CA are not threatened by this.

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