Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Still Hope for a Farm Bill
Tyron Spearman reports to us today that some farmers still have hope for a Farm Bill today. Tyron gives us information on some changes that might be in this bill.  Report (1:00 mp3)
What Kind of Apple?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Do we still believe that?  The perfect way to gain favor, an apple for the teacher. The biggest question is, what kind of apple? Everett Griner goes over all these types of apples and just what we did with some of them.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Growers Rally Behind FDOC vs OPPAGA Report
In these weekly features on Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) news, Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr. says while the purpose of sunset legislation is fully understood, citrus growers deserve more than a ‘cookie cutter’ approach when it comes to studying the FDOC as part of the legislative sunset review process. Also in the second report below, Ernie Neff reports …
Senate Makes Farm Bill Progress
The Senate made progress on the 2007 Farm Bill this week, including the rejection of an amendment to limit farm program payments, but agriculture committee leaders in both houses have decided that an extension of most farm bill programs through March 15, 2008 will be necessary. Report (1:30 mp3)
January is “Census Month” in Alabama
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks has issued a proclamation declaring January 2008 Census of Agriculture Month. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS
Strong Cotton Yields
Cotton acreage is down this year so production was expected to be down, but record-setting yields are the big story. Even with bad weather in Georgia this season, yields are higher than expected. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS
Leafy Green Comments
USDA got more comments than expected on a plan to create a national safety and certification program for leafy green vegetables. Report (1:30 mp3)
Bronson Talks Biofuels at Ag Expo
Alternative crops for the production of biofuels in Florida was a topic at the Florida Ag Expo last week. Report (1:30 mp3)
Working for Permanent Death Tax Relief
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO Terry Stokes says while they are busy keeping track of issues in the pending farm bill which affect cattle producers, they also continue their efforts towards permanent death tax relief.  Report (1:00 mp3) Â