Tyron Spearman has a look at some of the last minute work the House is doing on their version of the Farm Bill. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Willie’s Big Show is Heading for the Big Apple
Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid concerts have raised a bunch of money to help America’s family farmers. Everett Griner talks to us about some of the things the concerts have supported and why Willie started the effort.   Report (1:00 mp3)
Florida Governor on Farm to Fuel
Government and industry leaders addressed a sold-out crowd at the second annual Farm to Fuel Summit in St. Petersburg on Thursday. Florida governor Charlie Crist told the group that fuels made from agricultural commodities have reached the tipping point in terms of public acceptance. Crist also announced that he would be going to Brazil in November on a trade mission …
Citrus Mutual Encouraging Grower Attendance at DPI Meetings
Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks says all citrus growers should make it a point to attend one of the four remaining meetings being hosted by the state’s Division of Plant Industry. He explains why grower attendance is so important in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) For dates, times and details for these meetings click for
River Growers Seek Local Plant Restrictions
Indian River Citrus Growers are asking local government to restrict sale and planting of certain plants that are hosts to citrus greening disease. Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique explains in this report. Report (2:00 mp3)
Hardee Greening Find & Comments From New Citrus Chairman
In the first report posted below, news about the first greening disease confirmation in Hardee County. Also in both these reports, Ben Albritton Jr of Wauchula looks forward to getting more growers invovled and informed about key issues facing growers and industry. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3)
New Citrus Commissioners Sworn In
New Citrus Commissioners Michael Haycock of Tropicana (Left) Michael Taylor of Collier Enterprises (center), and Stan Carter of McArthur Farms are sworn into service on the Florida Citrus Commission by Judge Douglas Wallace of the Second District Court of Appeal.
Fewer Dollars for Beef Checkoff
As producers are meeting in Denver this week for the Cattle Industry Summer Conference, plans are being made on how to use beef checkoff dollars for next year. CBB CEO Tom Ramey said there are going to be less dollars to work with this year.  Report (1:30 mp3) Our good friend Chuck Zimmerman with ZimmComm has been in Denver this week providing web coverage …
Where Did All These Ferrell Hogs Come From?
It is a problem in several states.  We don’t need a bunch of wild hogs invading the woods around us carrying a lot of diseases. Everett Griner talks to us today about this problem and some of the ways we can solve it.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Greening Confirmed in Hardee County FL
Florida Citrus Mutual confirms the first discovery of citrus greening disease in Hardee County, just inside the county line. Here’s the text of the release: Citrus Greening Disease Spreads to Hardee County LAKELAND, Fla. (July 18, 2007) – Citrus greening has been confirmed for the first time in Hardee County, one of Florida’s largest citrus producing counties. The disease, also …