Peace River Valley Growers Offer FDOC Feedback

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these weekly features about Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) news, feedback from the grass roots on a couple of key issues. Comments in these reports come from Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association (PRVCGA) Executive Director Barbara Carlton, describing feelings of her grower leaders about proposals to fix the so-called “free-rider” issue, and about recent sunset review studies out …

Calhoun Bull Test Sale is Friday

Randall Weiseman General

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association would like remind producers about the 38th Annual Calhoun Bull Test Sale coming up this Friday, December 7th. It will take place at the Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center in Calhoun, Ga. To learn more about the sale, which starts at 12:30pm, click Here

FL Stretching Beef Checkoff Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Florida Beef Council continues to work hard at stretching beef checkoff dollars as far as they can, and this has worked great with a couple of key programs.  Report (1:30 mp3)

GA Beef Makes a Great Gift

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

If you are still searching for great gift ideas for Christmas this year, Julie Watson with the Georgia Beef Board wants to remind producers and consumers alike about their beef certificates.  Report (1:15 mp3)

Lower Peanut Stocks

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman runs through the latest peanut stocks and processing numbers.  Report (1:05 mp3)

Farm Bill Still Stalled

Randall Weiseman General

Bickering in the Senate continues over limiting amendments to the Farm Bill. Report (1:00 mp3)

Today’s Tobacco Crop

Dan Agri View

Do you know how many states in the United States once grew tobacco?  In this Agri-View, Everett Griner has some interesting tobacco facts, about how things really used to be in this country.  Report (1:00 mp3)