Researchers are looking into this, but Everett Griner looks at what the downside is to this also.  Report (1:00 wma)
Feeder Costs Rise Due to Winter Storms
Winter weather conditions have really affected the costs to cattle feeders in the plains states. Â Report (1:00 wma)Â
Soybean Rust Warning
Soybean growers are being advised that rust could be a major problem this year, a topic I discussed with University of Florida’s David Wright.  Report (1:45 wma)
Farm Bill Will Depend on Budget
Whether or not specialty crops will get more attention in the new Farm Bill will largely be determined by the budget, according to Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association lobbyist Bob Redding who spoke at the recent Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Report (1:30 wma)
Monsanto Supports Cotton Industry
At the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Monsanto announced several initiatives for cotton producers in 2007, including a million dollars for industry strategic planning. Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman talked about that with Monsanto Cotton Business director Kevin Eblen. Report (1:30 wma)
Good Year for Florida NRCS
Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow says 2006 was a very good year for conservation efforts in the state, especially since a break in the weather allowed them to catch up on hurricane recovery efforts. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Legislative Issues for Cattlemen
Florida cattlemen are preparing for the upcoming legislative session discussing topics of importance to them. Sam Ard takes a look at a couple of those issues. Report (1:15 wma)
Talking Beef with South Korea
The U.S. and South Korea met this past week for free trade agreement talks, and beef was one issue of concern.  Report (1:00 wma)
Tampa Ethanol Plant May Offer Growers Crop Alternatives
One of the speakers at this week’s citrus seminars in Ft Pierce is Bradley Krohn of United States Envirofuels in Tampa. He will be discussing the potential of energy crops for Florida farmers and citrus growers looking into crop alternatives for barren agricultural acreage. Report (2:00 wma)
Ethanol Plant To Be Discussed at Citrus Seminars
Florida is the nation’s number three state in fuel consumption according to Bradley Krohn of United States Envirofuels in Tampa, who says energy crops may offer Florida farmers some attractive alternatives for crop diversification. Krohn explains more about the potential in this report. Report (2:00 wma)