Tyron Spearman has information about a group discussing the farm bill on how trade is an important aspect. Report (:20 wma)
Farmers Across the Country Face the Same Problem, But, What to Do About It?
Farmers in Georgia face the same problem as farmers in California. Thieves stealing their loads. Not for the trucks, but for the loads. How do they protect them? Everett Griner looks at this growing problem and some possible solutions they face. Report (1:00 wma)
Cattle Convention Early Registration Deadline is Friday
Cattlemen have a chance to work on continuing education at the Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show January 31st through February 3rd in Nashville. But this Friday is the deadline for early registrations. Â Report (1:30 wma)
Winter Meetings Calendar
There’s a variety of meetings coming up this winter, starting off with some yet this week. Tyron Spearman runs down the list. Â Report (1:25 wma)
USDA: Holiday Freezes Challenge California Citrus Growers
Seems Old Man Winter visited citrus growing areas in California about the same time as Santa Claus. This report contains a follow up to the story from USDA Radio News in Washington D. C. Report (2:00 wma)
Johanns Excited About ’07
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says US agriculture is in great financial shape and he is looking forward to a great year. Report (1:30 wma)
Send in the Clones
Last week’s ruling by the Food and Drug Administration declaring that food from cloned animals is safe has been generating lots of discussion in the media about whether consumers will accept it. Report (1:00 wma)
Drop Red Gorgeous
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association is teaming up with grocers to promote the state’s signature berry through its new “Drop Red Gorgeous” campaign that embodies the idea that “you are what you eat.” Report (1:30 wma)
Growth in Precision Farming
John Deere continues to improve upon its precision farming tractors to meet the growing needs of agriculture. Report (1:00 wma)
Immigration High on 2007 To Do List
Coming to a resolution on the immigration issue will be high on the list when the new Congress convenes this year. Report (1:00 wma)