As we check in with Florida Farm Bureau’s director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, for the latest on this weeks legislative session, he tells us that the budget has remained the talk of Tallahassee as well as discussion surrounding immigration reform. Download Audio And you can listen to all of the legislative happenings for this week in this report …
Specialty Crop Pest and Disease Updates
The following report has a few alerts and updates regarding some pest and diseases that have the potential to harm specialty crops growers in Florida. Download Audio
AL NRCS Holding Outreach Meeting for Underserved Producers
In an effort to educate producers about their programs, Alabama NRCS district conservationist, James Currington, invites producers to attend an Outreach Meeting this Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Luverne, AL. Download Audio
Retail Food Prices Up for 1st Quarter
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Marketbasket Survey the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $49.07, up $2.10 compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. However, a closer look shows that Americans still spend the lowest percentage of their disposable annual income on food compared to any country …
Citrus Studies Offer Insight Into Foliar Nutrients And HLB
University of Florida scientist Bob Rouse, in these reports, discusses recent research offering insights into the way foliar nutrients may work to keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive for years. Download Audio Download Audio
FCA Tracking Budget talks in Legislature
The 2011 Florida legislative session is now half over and when it comes to the state budget, Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard updates how the University of Florida IFAS may fare this year. Download Audio
Get Calcium on those Peanuts
As peanuts go into the ground this spring, University of Georgia Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris reminds growers to make sure they have plenty of calcium. Download Audio
Beef Industry Increases Aid to Japan
Beef checkoff funds will help provide U.S. beef and beef products through the Japan Relief Program established by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Download Audio
Ag Groups Pleased with Colombia FTA Agreement
Various agriculture groups are pleased with the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement which is one step closer to Congressional action. Download Audio
Immigration & Tax Reform the Focus for Final Days of GA Session
Georgia’s 2011 Legislative session is set to close on Thursday, April 14, 2011. But there is still a lot of work to be done and therefore, Bryan Tolar president of the GA Agribusiness Council, says they have been working feverishly on immigration and tax reform. Download Audio