Our citrus news team is on the road this week, visiting with many of our readers and listeners in the Indian River region at their annual seminar series geared for fresh fruit growers. In this report, Citrus Industry Magazine editor Ernie Neff reports from Ft Pierce about some of the seminar presentations. Report (:52 wma)
Quiet in Peanut Markets
There’s nothing new to report in the peanut markets right now according to Tyron Spearman. Â Report (:35 wma)
Peanut Oil Refinery will Double Production
A new peanut oil refinery which opens next month in Georgia is expected to double the production of peanut oil. Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:50 wma)
GA Cattlemen Watching Legislature
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association continues to monitor certain issues being discussed in Atlanta by the Georgia Legislature.  Report (1:00 wma)
AL Senior High Beef Cookoff is Saturday
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Assocation building in Montgomery will be the site for the 2007 State Senior High beef Cookoff to be held this Saturday, January 27th. Â Report (1:00 wma)
FL Working Up EQIP Applications
Many applications were received by the Florida Natural Conservation Resources Service for EQIP projects in 2007. Â Report (1:30 wma)
Grass May Be a Better Source for Ethanol Instead of Corn
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)