Georgia’s commissioner of agriculture is seeking funding for a new four person ag and food terrorism division of the Department of Agriculture. Report (1:00 wma)
Farm to Fuel Topic in Tallahassee
Florida Farm bureau members are in Tallahassee this week meeting with lawmakers about various issues important to agriculture. One of those issues, according to Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, is the farm to fuel initiative. Report (1:00 wma)
National Agriculture Week
The first week of spring is traditionally a time to celebrate agriculture and those people who provide us with food, fiber – and now even fuel. Report (1:00 wma)
Provide Input on Conservation Farm Bill Proposals
Officials with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service are urging people to take a look at the conservation proposals in the administration farm bill recommendation and provide input. Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS
Alabama Fish Pond Management
Small fish ponds are big in Alabama and according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, properly managed ponds provide excellent recreational opportunities. Report (1:30 wma)
FL Ag Commissioner Says Citrus Research Needs Investment
In this report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson shares his thoughts about the need for lawmakers to fund citrus research at this time in particular, to help the industry address continuing challenges from canker and greening in a timely manner. Report (1:00 wma)
UF Has Full Plate of Citrus Research Challenges In It’s Plan
In this report University of Florida Lake Alfred Citrus Research Center Director Dr Harold Browning outlines, in a nutshell, many of the short and longer-term citrus research projects in the plan to help growers and the industry deal with citrus canker and greening diseases in the production process. Report (1:00 wma)
Watching Appropriations Bill
Tyron Spearman says peanut growers are waiting to see what will happen in the House this week.  Report (:30 wma)
What Will Be Planted
Many are still mulling over what to plant this year, but as Tyron Spearman reports, extra corn acreage will more than likely take the place a few peanut acres. Â Report (:30 wma)Â
FL Cattlemen Staying Tuned to Legislature
The President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association is happy with last week’s trip to Tallahassee, but knows the legislative session is just beginning. Â Report (1:40 wma)