Some southwest Florida citrus producers are among those taking advantage of funding assistance through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), to install new infrastructure that will either improve surface water quality or reduce pumping from deep water wells in the area. The program is called FARMS. Hear more from SWFWMD’s Bill Orendorff in both …
Farm Bill Concerns for Cattle Producers
The Senate did pass its version of the farm bill, and while many cattle producers are pleased with the action, there are still concerns. Â Report (1:30 mp3)
New Project at Beltwide Cotton Conference
The annual Beltwide Cotton Conference is coming up January 8-11 in Nashville, Tennessee and cotton specialists will be launching a new project at this year’s event. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Farm Bill Veto Threat
The Senate passed a farm bill Friday, but the administration is threatening a veto of the bill unless major changes are made in conference. Report (1:30 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3)
Sparks on Water
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says agriculture needs to receive as much consideration in the debate as urban areas and endangered species in the tri-state water war between Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Report (1:00 mp3)
Georgia Cotton Team Changes
After more than two decades, University of Georgia extension cotton agronomist Steve Brown will be going to work in the private sector with Dow AgroSciences. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by:
FL State Conservationist Moving
Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow is moving to South Carolina after more than 18 years with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida. Report (1:00 mp3)
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the 2007 Census of Agriculture. \ More information can be found on the web at http://www.florida-agriculture.com/2007census.htm. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
A Strong Holiday Symbol
Everett Griner tells us today what this is and gives us some important facts about it. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
U S Senate Passes Its Version of Farm Bill
As news of the Senate passing its version of the Farm Bill makes the rounds, various folks are weighing in with differing opinions. An example, Acting Secretary of Agruculture Chuck Conner says the legislation is “fatally flawed”, while a Florida Citrus Mutual release commends the Senate for passing a bill it says “for the first time, provides substantial funding for …