Officials with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service are urging people to take a look at the conservation proposals in the administration farm bill recommendation and provide input. Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS
Alabama Fish Pond Management
Small fish ponds are big in Alabama and according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, properly managed ponds provide excellent recreational opportunities. Report (1:30 wma)
Disaster Assistance & MILC Extension in the House
Last week the House Appropriations Committee passed a bill providing for emergency agriculture disaster assistance and also extension of the MILC program. Â Report (:30 wma)
Blowing in the Wind
The answer to America’s energy independence may be blowing in the wind. Report (1:00 wma)
Florida Farm Bureau Day is Tuesday
Florida Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee is Tuesday. Farm Bureau members will be visiting with their legislators and attending a reception Tuesday evening. Members who are interested in attending can purchase tickets for $10 each from local county Farm Bureau offices. Report (1:30 wma)
FL AgNet Week in Review March 16, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, Florida legislators are visited by the cattlemen,HB 553 helps landowners with trespassing, biofuels become a high priority, citrus researchers awaiting funds, the FCC meets next week, and reports on Florida Ag Literacy Day. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Scouting & Disease Mgmt / FSA Hurricane Assistance Deadline
In this report, another DuPont “Ask the Citrus Expert” feature with Dr Jim Graham at UF’s Citrus Research & Education Center at Lake Alfred FL. This report reviews several key points Graham has made in previous features about citrus canker management, and he makes some pointed comments growers should heed about the importance of scouting for diseases in the groves. …
Florida Trespassing Bill Makes Progress
The 2007 Florida legislature is considering a bill that would protect landowners from trespassers. Representative Baxter Troutman of Winter Haven says the idea for this bill came from a series of hearings with agricultural producers held last year. Report (1:30 wma)
AL Cattleman is Cattle-Fax President
A well known cattle producer in Alabama recently took over as President of Cattle-Fax.  Report (:30 wma)
Young Farmer and Rancher Concerns
The latest American Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher annual survey reveals concerns include land availability, profitability, urbanization and health care costs. Report (1:30 wma)