Tyron Spearman says peanut growers are still concerned about the possibilty of storage and handling fees making it through the appropriations bill.  Report (1:00 wma)
FL Beef Cattle Short Course is Nearing
The annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course will be held in Gainesville May 2nd through 4th. Â Report (1:45 wma) To learn more Click Here
AL Producers Benefit with Watering Facilities
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has information to help livestock producers with both permanent and portable watering facilities. Â Report (1:00 wma)
GA Beef Board Training Meat Managers
Georgia Beef Board’s Clay Talton explains what their beef training camps are all about and who they are working with this year. Â Report (1:00 wma) Â
USDA Proposes Gap Coverage
USDA’s Farm Bill proposal includes something called gap coverage to help farmers cover losses over the 70 percent that crop insurance pays. Report (1:00 wma)
South Florida Farmers Can Apply for Variance
Farmers in South Florida could be eligible for a variance from Phase 2 water restrictions currently in effect for a broad area suffering from drought. Applications for a variance can be obtained from the South Florida Water Management district.
Pollinator Protection Act
A Florida Congressman has introduced a bill to help beekeepers find out what is causing the mysterious loss of bees being seen in colonies nationwide. Report (1:00 wma)
AL NRCS on WRP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners about the Wetlands Reserve Program. Report (1:00 wma)
New GA Cotton Brochure
The Georgia Cotton Commission has a new brochure they are sending out about the state’s cotton industry. Report (1:00 wma)
A Lesson in Citrus Economics/ FDOC Targest Northeastern Grocery Chains
This week, Dr. Tom Spreen teaches a lesson in the economics of marketing citrus products by explaining that as long as consumers don’t completely stop buying citrus products, then marketing campaigns are working. Then, Pete Palmer, FDOC, discusses why they chose to target the northeastern region of the country to promote citrus. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: