How much food does the American Farmer produce? Everett Griner tells us then asks a question for us to think about before answering. You might be surprised with some of the statistics Everett tells us today.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Soon Sadly Saying Farewell to “Kat”
Southeast AgNet will soon have to say farewell to a young lady we all think the world of around here. Katherine Bush started at Southeast AgNet as a legislative news intern in Tallahassee in early 2006. “Kat” has been a pleasure to work with as she more recently pulled the details and logistics together for Citrus Expo 2007, likely to …
CITRUS EXPO Logo Link
Pre-register for Seminars and Trade Show attendance at Citrus Growers who pre-register will be eligible to win a very nice gun safe sponsored by Everglades Farm Equipment.
Citrus Nurseries Rebuild & CHRP Mtgs This Week
Florida citrus nurseries are investing heavily to serve grower needs into the future, and Citrus Health Response Program meetings this Wednesday in Arcadia and Thursday in Sebring expect to draw good grower turnout in both areas. Hear more in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Click here for details on the GROWER MEETINGS about CHRP this week. Find …
House Farm Bill Impacts Peanut Growers
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives commented on how the House version of the Farm Bill will affect peanut growers.  Report (:55 mp3)
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about new food safety regulations for tomato growers. More information about the new food safety regulations for Florida tomato growers can be found on the web at http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05252007.html. Report (1:00 mp3)
Alabama NRCS Helps Small Farmers
As the 2007 Farm Bill is being crafted, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama continues to address the needs of limited resources farmers under provisions in the 2002 bill. Report (1:00 mp3)
EQIP Funds for FL Fire Damage
Money is available for landowners affected by recent wildfires in Columbia and Baker counties under the USDA NRCS EQIP program in Florida, but those who qualify for the funding need to move quickly and get into their local NRCS office by close of business on July 31. Report (1:00 mp3)
Cattle & Pork Industry Mixed on House Farm Bill
Livestock groups have offered their opinions of the House version of the Farm Bill which was passed last Friday. The NPPC has thrown it’s support behind the bill, while the NCBA gives it a mixed review. Â Report (1:30 mp3)
Wildfire Season Just Starting?
Everett Griner looks at this year and tells us when wildfire season is really is supposed to start, but also lets us know who it really affects.  Report (1:00 mp3)