Peanut acreage is going to rise sharply. Just how much? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Ag Day A Big Hit for Okeechobee Kindergarteners
Okeechobee, Florida is in a rural area and is a big farm town, particularly in dairy production…But located on the north side of Lake Okeechobee, it’s also a good example of why even agriculture folks in rural areas need to be aware that lots of urban thinking people live in their midst. Listen to these interviews as local kindergarten teacher …
How The Beef Industry Can Assist the Food Service Industry
The forecast for food service operators this year is looking pretty good and according to Sarah Lockyer, director of digital content for the Penton Restaurant Group, there are some ways that the beef industry can help it along. Download Audio Download Audio
South Florida Farmers Say Congressmen West & Kingston “Get It”
Southeast AgNet was there when Congressman Jack Kingston from Georgia joined Congressman Allen West in West’s south Florida Congressional district on Friday, to visit with a couple small groups of leading area farmers about critical issues of the day. The conversation was quite candid, and the farmers were encouraged that these Congressional representatives “get it”, particularly when it comes to …
Roberts Talks with Alabama Farmers Invited to Farm Bill Forums
A group of farmers from Alabama recently heard from Senator Pat Roberts as Tyron Spearman has those details along with a note about a couple of farm bill forums that will take place later this week in Georgia. Download Audio Download Audio
Florida Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said the Florida legislative session did end on time this past Friday and while they were pleased with the session, there were not a lot of bills passed this year. Download Audio
New BSE Rules Proposed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking to change its rules concerning BSE to put them more in line with international standards as Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. John Clifford, said the changes are expected to assist in future negotiations to reopen important trade markets that remain closed to U.S. beef. Download Audio
FL Legislature Wraps Up and Gears Up
The Florida House and Senate both adjourned the 2012 Legislative Session sine die Friday, but lawmakers are now preparing for a special session to start Wednesday, March 14 in order to rework the Senate redistricting plan. Download Audio
Quick Review of USDA’s Supply and Demand Report
Late last week saw the release of the latest supply and demand report and with a quick review we have USDA’s Gary Crawford. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Top Consumer Complaints
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the top complaints received by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Consumer Services and about how to contact the Division through its toll-free Consumer Hotline at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352). Visit the Division of Consumer Services web site at 800HelpFla.com. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.