Bronson Discusses Some Top Issues for 2010

Randall Weiseman March 2, 2010 Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The budget is firmly in place as the main theme for this year, but Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, gives some insight on what other issues will be a priority for the Florida Department of Agriculture during 2010. Download Audio

100 Years of Food Availability Data

Randall Weiseman March 2, 2010 Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The Food Availability Data series is now in its 100th year and Jean Buzby of the Economic Research Service gives a little more detail on what it offers consumers. Download Audio Download Audio

Various Components Affect Cattle Prices

Randall Weiseman March 2, 2010 Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Duane Lenz with Cattlefax said in today’s world it’s a different scenario than in the past when it comes to not only forecasting prices but the overall business of marketing cattle. Download Audio

FL Peanut Crop Update & GA Peanut Day is Wednesday

Randall Weiseman March 2, 2010 Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

At a recent meeting, researchers gave updates concerning the peanut crop in each state as Tyron Spearman today looks at the Florida crop along with a reminder about an event coming up tomorrow in Atlanta. Download Audio Download Audio

Bad Press

Dan March 2, 2010 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agriculture is hampered by major media. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio

Survey Shows Approval of Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman March 1, 2010 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

A recent survey of beef and dairy producers across the nation has found producer approval of the beef checkoff has increased from 68 percent in 2009 to 69 percent in 2010. Download Audio A copy of the research report is available at beefboard.org

FL Concerned about Estate Tax

Randall Weiseman March 1, 2010 Florida, General

Adam Basford, National Affairs Coordinator for Florida Farm Bureau Federation, said one issue they will be watching closely this year in our nation’s capitol concerns the estate tax. Download Audio

AU Animal Science Department Still Growing

Randall Weiseman March 1, 2010 Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Livestock, Pork

The number of students attending classes through the Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University continues to grow, according to Dr. Wayne Green, Professor and Department Head. Download Audio

Budget Issues Reign Supreme at Start of FL Session

Randall Weiseman March 1, 2010 Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

With the official start of Florida’s 2010 Legislative Session right around the corner, Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says the overwhelming issue of budget concerns are very clear cut, the answer however, is a little more complex. Download Audio

Trade Remains a Top Concern for Cotton Producers

Randall Weiseman March 1, 2010 Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Well all producers face a multitude of issues but Andy Warlick, CEO of Parkdale Mills, explaines one of the top concerns for cotton growers. Download Audio