Florida Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says the Florida Forever Program has been a popular one here in the state, but one that may of also caused some unforeseen consequences. Download Audio
NCC Economic Outlook
The National Cotton Council has prepared their annual economic outlook for the 2010 US and global cotton markets. Download Audio
Sugar Cane Forecast Down
Jeff Geuder, director of the Florida Agricultural Statistics Service, says the January freeze resulted in a reduction in their forecast of sugar cane. Download Audio
AFB Sees Biofuels Efforts as a Boost for Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation Renewable Fuels Specialist, Elizabeth Jones, says the Administration’s three part plan to increase production of renewable fuels in the United States should be good for agriculture. Download Audio
Baker to Introduce Bill to Address Local Ordinances
Florida Senator Carey Baker is prepared to introduce legislation this upcoming session to protect agriculture from local ordinances that are not based on sound science. Download Audio
Gardening by the Letter
Donna Shanklin, of Auburn University Extension, says it is easy to plant a garden that will attribute to your healthy lifestyle if you go by the letters. Download Audio
Several Citrus Meetings On Tap Feb. 16-18
Two regional association meetings, an HLB educational seminar and a sprayer calibration rodeo are scheduled over the three-day span, Feb. 16-18. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
New Animal ID Approach Addresses Concerns
USDA is changing their direction and approach when it comes creating a system for animal identification and disease trace-back, as their Chief Veterinarian, Dr. John Clifford, says the new approach being taken will address a number of concerns. Download Audio
Peanuts at the Races & Payment Calculator Available
Various things are upcoming like peanuts being featured at a race next month and a big event coming up yet this week as Tyron Spearman has more on those, along with information about a payment calculator that’s available to help with a certain farm program. Events: Download Audio Calculator: Download Audio
Young Equestrians to be Honored Wednesday in Atlanta
Approximately 200 young equestrians in show dress from across Georgia will meet in Atlanta on February 10th for the second annual Youth Equine Champions Day. The event will honor young people, ages 19 and under, who qualified and participated in regional, national and world championship horse shows as well as Georgia State Champions. Youth Equine Champions Day will begin at …