A bill that would require ammonium nitrate fertilizer facilities and the peoeple who purchase it to register is making progress in the House. Â Report (:35 wma)
Precision Pays Website
Using new media technology to get information out to farmers about new precision agriculture technology is really the ultimate goal of a new website sponsored by John Deere called PrecisionPays.com. Report (1:30 wma)
EPA Announces RFS
The Environmental Protection Agency this week established the nation’s first comprehensive Renewable Fuel Standard program, which “protects the environment, strengthens our energy security, and supports America’s farmers.†Report (1:30 wma)
AL Ag Groups Fighting Weight Restrictions
One bill of interest for many producers across Alabama in the state legislature concerns weight limits on trucks and trailers. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is just one group working hard for agriculture in this fight. Â Report (1:45 wma)
FL Commissioner’s Report
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Cracker Horse Association annual horse sale on April 14. More information about the sale and about Florida’s cracker horses and cattle can be found on our web site at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/03-01-07.htm and http://www.florida-agriculture.com/livestock/cracker_cattle.htm More information about the Florida Cracker Horse Association can be found on their web site at: www.floridacrackerhorses.com Report (1:00 …
NRCS Chief on Hurricane Recovery
Bob Stobaugh with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida visited Mississippi recently where he had a chance to talk with NRCS Chief Arlen Lancaster about how this agency mainly known for its agricultural work has been instrumental in cleaning up after hurricanes. Report (2:00 wma)
Crops Damaged by Cold
Cold temperatures across the Southeast this past week may have damaged crops a number of crops – both field crops and specialty crops. Preliminary reports indicate fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops around the southeast were impacted, in addition to early emerging wheat and corn. Both Alabama and Georgia are expecting significant losses. AL Report (1:30 wma) GA Report (1:30 wma) …
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Production and consumption of chili peppers continues to increase across this land of ours. Report (1:00 wma)
April Florida Report
The April edition of The Florida Report on RFD-TV, part of the weekly “Farm Bureau Today” series, will air at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time April 10 and 2:30 a.m April 11 on RFD-TV. Report (:30 wma)
Weather Will Affect Planting Intentions
Cold temperatures around the country this past week could have a chilling effect on farmers planting intentions. Doug Kleweno with the Georgia office of the National Ag Statistics service says actual plantings this year will definitely be different than the prospective plantings report released March 30. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS