There is a statue in a community in Alabama. Cotton used to be king until this came about.  Everett Griner tells us today about this and gives us some perspectives on it.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Protected: Nut Consumption Figures
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Mallory Swamp Restoration
The Suwannee River Water Management District and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida last week unveiled a new and improved Mallory Swamp, which is located in southeastern Lafayette County. Report (2:00 mp3)
Sparks on Free Rider & Fresh Fruit Shipping Rules
CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, Mike Sparks, comments on both the Free Rider issue and the delay of the fresh fruit shipping rules.  Report (1:30 mp3)
Citrus Industry Works Together on Some Issues
Gary Cooper wraps up his conversation with Ray Prewett, President of Texas Citrus Mutual during his recent trip to Florida, as they discuss grower cooperation on a national basis. Report (1:25 mp3)
GCA Watching Farm Bill
 We hope the Senate will start back up with the Farm Bill once they return, as the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is just one of many groups that will be watching to see how the continuing debate will affect producers across the state.  Report (1:30 mp3)
ACA Hoping for Resolve in Water Issue
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association knows many people, especially producers across the state, are concerned about water issues between their neighboring states. Dr. Billy Powell says this is something that’s been going on for years, but now a resolution needs to be found.  Report (1:30 mp3)
FL Animal ID for Producers
One man in Florida wants livestock producers to know the Animal Identification system was designed to benefit them in many ways.  Report (1:30 mp3)
Farm Bill Veto Threat Disappointing
As we wait for the Senate to once again take up the 2007 Farm Bill, Tyron Spearman reports there are some in Washington D.C. who continue to show disappointment towards the Administration’s threats to veto it. Â Report (1:20 mp3)
Peanut Still Coming In
Tyron Spearman had the latest F.S.I.S. numbers on peanut deliveries.  Report (:30 mp3)