Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new technique to rapidly detect and precisely identify bacteria, including dangerous E. coli, without time-consuming treatments usually required. Report (1:00 wma)
House Ag Committe Short on Democrats
The 110th Congress is now in session but the House Agriculture committee is still a few democrats short. Chairman Colin Peterson of Minnesota says he needs four more democrats to serve on the committee to bring the majority total to 25. Report (1:30 wma)
AL SART Working on the Local Level
The Alabama State Agriculture Response Team is working with those on the local level. Â Report (1:00 wma) To learn more about AL SART Click Here
FL County Farm Bureaus Recognized
Two county Farm Bureaus from Florida are among 15 being recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation through the County Activities of Excellence program. Programs developed by the Escambia and Hillsborough county Farm Bureaus will be on display at the 2007 AFBF Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, starting this weekend. Report (1:00 wma)
Cuba Citrus Rebounds & FL Growers Prep for Farm Bill Talks
In this audio report, a news overview about the apparent rebound of Cuba’s citrus industry. Also in this report, comments from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about upcoming Farm Bill discussions in Congress and efforts of specialty crop interests to get more attention in the next Farm Bill. Report (2:00 wma)
Trade is Critical
Tyron Spearman has information about a group discussing the farm bill on how trade is an important aspect. Report (:20 wma)
Winter Meetings Calendar
There’s a variety of meetings coming up this winter, starting off with some yet this week. Tyron Spearman runs down the list. Â Report (1:25 wma)
Johanns Excited About ’07
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says US agriculture is in great financial shape and he is looking forward to a great year. Report (1:30 wma)
Send in the Clones
Last week’s ruling by the Food and Drug Administration declaring that food from cloned animals is safe has been generating lots of discussion in the media about whether consumers will accept it. Report (1:00 wma)
Growth in Precision Farming
John Deere continues to improve upon its precision farming tractors to meet the growing needs of agriculture. Report (1:00 wma)