This coming Thursday is the deadline to purchase crop insurance for the upcoming growing season, as Tyron Spearman has this reminder. Â Report (:30 mp3)
Possible Farm Bill Deal?
Will there be a deal made with the farm bill? That’s a question Tyron Spearman says will need to be answered when Congress gets back to action. Â Report (:30 mp3)
The Need of Crude Oil
What will getting it do to an almost endangered environment? Everett Griner tells us some things that most probably don’t know.  Report (1:00 mp3)
FCIRCC To Ramp Up Citrus Greening Research
In this report, comments from Executive Director John Jackson of the Florida CItrus Industry Research Coordinating Council about futher support being pledged toward citrus greening research through grower dollars at the Florida Department of Citrus. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by:
FL Fresh Citrus Promo Takes Advantage of P-O-P Positioning
In this report, Florida Department of Citrus In-State and Fresh Fruit Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter says Point of Purchase positioning at the retail level is a valuable place to be, but there is not room for everybody. Report (2:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET?
Hopeful for a Farm Bill by March 15th
There are some who are still hopeful that we will see a new farm bill by March 15th. Tyron Spearman has the story. Â Report (:35 mp3)
Peanut Posted Price Holds Steady
Tyron also has the latest posted price figure for peanuts. Â Report (:40 mp3)
Beef Checkoff Works to Reassure Consumers
Ever since USDA recalled some 143 million pounds of beef this past week, it’s been in the news in one form or another almost everyday. But NCBA’s Kim Essex wants producers to know the beef checkoff continues to work hard in reassuring consumers about the safety of beef. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
AL Looks at Compromise on DOT Bill
Many in Alabama agriculture have been waiting to see what happens concerning a possible exemption in truck licensing with the Department of Transporation. Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on where things stand with that very topic.  Report (1:10 mp3)
Farm Bill Funding Compromise Closer
The House and Senate are bargaining over funding for the farm bill – going from 6 billion over baseline – to over 12 billion to somewhere between 8 and 10 billion. A compromise may be close. Report (1:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET?