FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2006 FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Agri-Journal. Report (:58 wma)

Cams Tracker Monitors Irrigation System

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2006 General

Valmont Irrigation has a system that will make sure irrigation units are operating as they should. Report (1:00 wma)

Honey Board Researching Mite Controls

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2006 Specialty Crops

The National Honey Board has research projects on-going to get relief from mites. Report (1:00 wma)

Richard Kinney Discusses the USDA Quarantine

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2006 Citrus

Although the quarantine is affecting this years market, Richard Kinney, FL Citrus Packers, feels 2007-08 season will be better.  Report (2:00 wma)

Doug Bournique, IRCL, Discusses Rising Prices for Growers

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2006 Citrus

With the Citrus Commission passing a higher tax last week, growers are looking at higher prices all over.  Report (:53 wma)

Commissioner Bronson Announces a Tax Break for Farmers

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2006 Citrus, General

Commissioner of Agriculture, Charles Bronson, announces a tax exemption for electricity used for agriculture purposes.  Report (1:04 wma)

Grant Given to Peanut Industry

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2006 Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has information about a grant given by the USDA.  Report (:30 wma)

Various Issues Affecting Peanut Industry

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2006 Peanuts

From hot weather to fewer acres…all things having an affect on the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman Reports  (:28 wma)

USDA Announces New BSE Surveillance Program

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2006 Cattle

USDA plans to cut back on their enhanced BSE testing program.  Report (1:20 wma)

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman July 21, 2006 Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this week’s numbers.  Report (1:00 wma)