According to USDA econmist Gary Lucier, the price for canned and frozen vegetables is about to go up. Download Audio
AL Ag Department Working Through Budget Woes
Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillian admits that due to budget issues the department has had a rough go of it lately, but he adds that serving the producers has continued to remain as their top priority. Download Audio
FL Congressmen Meet with FFB Members in Washington DC
Today will wrap up Florida Farm Bureau’s annual Field to the Hill event which allowed approximately 75 FFB members the opportunity to visit with their congressional delegation regarding important issues. The following report is an interview with Congressman Steve Southerland about how he is eager to learn more about the Ag industry in order to better represent it on the …
$100.00 Crude Oil!
Everett Griner looks at a question…is energy independence possible? Download Audio
Research Continues to Help Peanut Industry
While the recently announced budget cuts will truly be felt at the National Peanut Research Lab in Dawson, Georgia their research leader Dr. Marshall Lamb said their efforts continue. Download Audio
GA Beef Producer Helps to Train Retailers
“Get to know your beef checkoff” is our weekly series brought to you by the beef checkoff as Jonny Harris from Screven, Georgia talks about a retailer training program he participated in which to him proves how important it is for producers to promote their own product. Download Audio
Florida’s Citrus Research Foundation Taps Browning As COO
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) Tuesday selected Harold Browning to be the foundation’s new chief operating officer. The first report has the basics of Browning’s selection. Download Audio In the second report, CRDF President Tom Jerkins says Browning is already at work, even if unofficially, and says the foundation has a great team. Download Audio
Florida Farm Bureau’s Pat Cockrell to Retire
Here is news sent out by the Florida Farm Bureau Federation about some personnel changes taking place in their organization… Pat Cockrell retires after 36 years In June 1975, William Patrick Cockrell began his employment with Florida Farm Bureau. Thirty-six years later,
FFB Members Bringing their Issues to the Hill
Approximately 75 Florida Farm Bureau members are in Washington DC this week for the annual Field to the Hill trip. The following report has National Affairs Coordinator Adam Basford with more details on the event. Download Audio One of the highlights of trip was a capital tour hosted by Representative Dennis Ross. During that outing we were able to catch …
Ag Groups Want FTA Passage
In recognition of World Trade Month, six agricultural groups took part in a news conference yesterday on Capitol Hill urging the Obama administration to send pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress immediately. Download Audio