A variety of different foods are the focal point of the Passover Seder meal. Report (1:00 wma)
FL FB President is Listening
John Hoblick has been president of Florida Farm Bureau for about six months now and he is just wrapping up a series of listening sessions around the state, meeting with Farm Bureau members and getting their input on the organization. Report (:40 wma)
Second Farm to Fuel Summit
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is hosting another “Farm to Fuel” summit July 18-20 at the Marriot Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg. The meeting will cover current initiatives relating to ethanol and bio-diesel, as well as other opportunities for renewable energy production in Florida. Last August in Orlando, Bronson hosted the first ever Florida “Farm to Fuel” summit, which …
FL Trespassing Bill Moving Along
A bill concerning trespassing on is one of those that the Florida legislature is working through that many in agriculture are watching closely. Â Report (1:45 wma)
Sweet, Eggciting Week
This week is one of the sweetest of the year, and definitely the most “eggciting.” Easter Eggs (1:00 wma) Easter Candy (1:00 wma) Bunny Trail (1:00 wma)
Hearing on Honey Bee Losses
The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, held a hearing last week to investigate Colony Collapse Disorder in honey bee colonies across the United States. Report (2:00 wma)
Prospective Plantings Likely to Change
Only one thing is for sure about the USDA-NASS Prospective Plantings report out last Friday – what is actually planted this year will be different. USDA officials say the final acreage is never the same as the planting intentions this time of year for a number of reasons, mainly the weather. AL Report (1:30 wma) FL Report (1:00 wma) GA …
Another Good Week in Tallahassee
Last week was another good one for agriculture in the Florida legislature, according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:30 wma)
FL AgNet Week in Review March 30, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the Florida Beef Council seeks additional check off dollars, President Bush speaks to the National Cattlemen’s Association, FL legislators work with the Governor on citrus funding, and Commissioner Bronson promotes eating fruits and vegetables. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Huge Cotton Acreage Drop Expected
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that the US All Cotton acreage intended to be planted this spring is 12.1million acres, down 20 percent from 2006. Upland acreage is expected at 11.9 million acres, a 21 percent drop from last year. With increased demand and higher prices of crops used for bio-fuels, producers switched from cotton to these commodities. The …