Today Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with peanut planting progress here in the Southeast and also says plans in Washington are to get a new fam bill completed soon. Report 1 (:20 mp3)   Report 2 (:35 mp3)
$2M for Citrus Pest and Disease Research In FL Budget
This release just in from Florida Citrus Mutual… LAKELAND, Fla. (April 29, 2008) – The Florida citrus industry is scheduled to receive $2 million from the state’s ’08-’09 budget to help fund pest and disease research. Sen. JD Alexander, Rep. Marty Bowen and Rep. Stan Mayfield were instrumental in obtaining the critical appropriation which will help fund research on citrus …
California Freeze Damage
Peaches, prunes, pears, walnuts, lettuce and artichokes are among the crops affected by a freeze last week in California. Report (1:00 mp3)
Farm Bill Progress Made
Farm bill conference committee members say they are now confident a new bill is finally within reach. Report(1:00 mp3)
Should Cloned Meat be Sold to Consumers?
Everett Griner reviews what some of the questions are on this.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Last Week of Florida Session
The 2008 Florida Legislative Session is down to its final weeks and Ben Parks of Florida Farm Bureau provides an update. Report 1 (1:00 mp3) Report 2 (1:00 mp3)
FL Commissioner’s Report on EEE
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Eastern Equine Encephalitis. More information about EEE is available here on the web site of the FDACS Division of Animal Industry. Report (1:00 mp3)
Cattle Producers Need to Focus on Management
With input costs the way they are right now, one University of Georgia livestock economist reminds cattle producers of ways they can help manage those costs and still have a profitable operation. Report (1:00 mp3)
Financing Agreement on Farm Bill
Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with financing a new farm bill that some feel is much closer to being a reality. Report (1:15 mp3)
FL Ready for Beef Cattle Short Course
The 57th annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course will be held this week in Gainesville. Report (1:30 mp3)       To see a schedule or learn more click Here