There are still many in agriculture who, while pleased with some parts, still believe more work needs to be done on the Farm Bill.  Report (1:30 mp3)
A Solution for Two Problems
In today’s Agri-View, Everett Griner discusses mechanization in American agriculture and its potential for replacing workers altogether.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Florida Tax Debate Concerns Rural Areas
Discussions going on in the Florida Legislature about tax reforms are of growing concern to rural cities and counties. In this report, comments from Sen. Mike Haridopolos, who recently spoke to citrus growers at the Indian River Citrus League Annual Meeting in Vero Beach. Report (2:00 mp3)
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). More information about CSAs is available online at http://www.florida-agriculture.com/consumers/community_supported_agriculture.htm. Report (1:00 mp3)
NASS Preparing for Census
The main topic last week at a meeting of NASS officials in Jacksonville, Florida was preparations for the new Census of Agriculture. Southeast Agnet talked with Florida’s Jim Ewing and Georgia director Doug Kleweno about the importance of the Census. Florida Report (1:00 mp3) Georgia Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
Alabama NASS Director Home in the SE
The new director of USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service in Alabama is happy to be back home in the southeast. Southeast Ag Net talked with Bill Weaver last week at a meeting of NASS officials in Jacksonville, FL. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
FL Cattle Producers Benefit from EQIP
There are many ways cattle and livestock producers can benefit on their land with programs through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. But you are also reminded of an important date coming soon in Florida concerning EQIP. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
GCA President Says Time to Unite
Due to the drought conditions and lack of feed supplies, President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Assocaiton Evans Hooks, says it’s time for producers across the Southeast to unite. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Peanut Title Specifics
As we wait to see what happens to the Farm Bill heading to the Senate floor, Tyron Spearman takes a look at some of the specifics of the peanut title.  Report (1:00 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.  Report (:50 mp3)