Florida Farm Bureau recognized outstanding young farmers and ranchers in the state last week during the 66th annual meeting. Chris and Kelly Lyons of Lafayette County were named as Florida Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher of the year and were awarded new Dodge Ram Quad Cab truck, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company. Charlie and Kelli …
A Dangerous, Dirty Job…Could it be a Dying Breed?
Bold men in a dangerous job…only a few hundred still doing it. Everett Griner fills us in with some interesting facts about the nation’s ‘crop dusters.’  Report (1:00 mp3)
Apple Time
Autumn is traditionally time for apples but today’s apple varieties are more than just Delicious. Report (1:00 mp3) There is also a trend toward heirloom apples, bringing back some of the regional varieties that Grandma used to grow. Report (1:00 mp3)
Bronson Concerned About Water
Dry weather and water supplies were a topic of conversation for Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson this week at the West Florida Research and Education anniversary event and at Florida Farm Bureau’s annual meeting. Report (1:00 mp3)
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the 2007 Agricultural Environmental Awards. More information about the awards and the winners can be found on the web at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/10-04-07.htm Report (1:00 mp3)
GA Talking to Producers About Beef Checkoff
The Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga is a great setting for the Georgia Beef Board to talk with producers from across the state about how the beef checkoff is working for them. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Ag Commissioners to Compete in Cow Milking Contest
Ag Commissioners from 4 states will compete in a cow-milking contest at this years Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga. This includes Charles Bronson from Florida who says he’s looking forward to the event. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
New Animal ID Devices
Two new devices to be used for animal identification have been approved by USDA. Â Report (:30 mp3)
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture runs down this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state. Â Report (:50 mp3)
Peanut Forecast Sees Slight Rise
According to this mornings report from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, the forecast for this year’s peanut crop is back up a little bit. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS