Everett Griner has acquired a fist full of facts and figures dealing with imported foods, and tells us some of these in this segment. He also tells us where we are about to start importing foods from.  Report (1:00 mp3)
FL FB President on Biofuels
Gary Cooper interviewedFlorida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick at the recent Farm to Fuel Summit in St. Petersburg about the future of biofuels and agriculture in Florida. Report (1:30 mp3)
AL Crop Conditions
Recent rains have helped improve conditions for some crops in Alabama. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
Peach Forecast
The peach crop forecast is up nationwide, but way down in the southeast. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
Indian River Education Center Degrees
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences offers a variety of agricultural and environmental degrees for students at the Indian River Research and Education Center near Fort Pierce. Report (1:30 mp3)
Alabama Conservation Districts Association
The Alabama Association of Conservation Districts work with agencies like USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama on projects related to the conservation of the state’s soil and water resources. Report (2:00 mp3)
Adam Putnam Speaks Out on House Farm Bill
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-FL), a former member of the House Agriculture Committee, explains why he voted against the 2007 Farm Bill passed by the House last week despite its many benefits for producers. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3)
U.S. Beef Issues with Korea & Japan
Issues concerning U.S. beef exports to both South Korea and Japan have come up this week. According to USDA, one could be a major concern while the other is not.   Report (1:15 mp3)
DeHaven Retiring from APHIS
This is the last week Dr. Ron DeHaven will be the head of the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service. Â Report (:25 mp3)
Peanut Research Allocations
Tyron Spearman has an update on allocations proposed for the peanut industry.  Report (:35 mp3)Â