Will it Change the Crops We Grow or the Way We Farm?

Dan May 4, 2007 Agri View

Everett Griner asked “What impact will it have on our food supply?”  Then, Everett answers the all important question.  Will it change the crops we grow or the way we farm?  Report (1:00 wma)

House Ag Chairman on Farm Bill Timeline

Randall Weiseman May 3, 2007 General

In Washington D.C. this week, Congressman Collin Peterson gave farm broadcasters the timeline in the 2007 Farm Bill.  Report (1:15 wma)   

GA Planning for Summer Beef Promotion

Randall Weiseman May 3, 2007 Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board is busy getting ready for the annual Summer Grilling promotion, an event Clay Talton says they are looking forward too.  Report (1:00 wma)  

AL Holding Beef Training Camps

Randall Weiseman May 3, 2007 Alabama, Beef, Cattle

There are various ways to promote beef and Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says one of those is by working with the people who sell beef.  Report (1:00 wma)   

FL Ready for Summer Beef Promotion

Randall Weiseman May 3, 2007 Beef, Cattle, Florida

It will soon be time for the Summer Grilling promotion. and the Florida Beef Council is ready for the annual event.  Report (1:00 wma)

FL Cattlemen to Meet June 19-21

Randall Weiseman May 3, 2007 Cattle, Florida

Marco Island, Florida will be the site for the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show June 19th through 21st.  Report (:30 wma)

FDOC Focuses on Retailers

Randall Weiseman May 3, 2007 Citrus

In this report Pete Palmer, Florida Department of Citrus, explains how important it is to continuously visit with retailers in order for them to push the sale of orange juice. Report (1:00 wma)

Program Targets National Consumers/ Florida’s Place in the World of Citrus

Randall Weiseman May 3, 2007 Citrus, Florida

First, Pete Palmer from the FDOC explains how the Catalina Marketing coupon program will target consumers across the country. Then, Dr. Tom Spreen from the University of Florida explains Florida’s place in the world of citrus. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsoring this news posting:

Peanut Products Proliferate

Randall Weiseman May 3, 2007 Peanuts

The peanut industry is appealing to ethnic groups with various flavorings for peanut products, according to officials with the National Peanut Board. Report (1:00 wma)

Drought Impact on Plantings

Randall Weiseman May 3, 2007 Cotton, Georgia

The drought is having an impact on cotton plantings, according to Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission. Report (1:00 wma)