Two county Farm Bureaus from Florida are among 15 being recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation through the County Activities of Excellence program. Programs developed by the Escambia and Hillsborough county Farm Bureaus will be on display at the 2007 AFBF Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, starting this weekend. Report (1:00 wma)
Johanns Wants More Specialty Crop Funds in Farm Bill
With a new farm bill and trade issues looming high on his agenda this year, Agriculture secretary Mike Johanns continues to say that he will be an advocate for fairness when it comes to specialty crop producers. Report (1:00 wma)
Avian Flu Still on the Front Burner
Even though it’s been off the front pages recently, AI remains on the front burner with the poultry industry, especially in states where birds are big business. Report (1:30 wma)
Memphis Cotton Museum
The history of cotton in the south can be found at the Memphis Cotton Museum. Report (1:00 wma)
Cuba Citrus Rebounds & FL Growers Prep for Farm Bill Talks
In this audio report, a news overview about the apparent rebound of Cuba’s citrus industry. Also in this report, comments from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about upcoming Farm Bill discussions in Congress and efforts of specialty crop interests to get more attention in the next Farm Bill. Report (2:00 wma)
Awaiting Results of Beef Checkoff Survey
Many producers across the country took part in the largest ever beef checkoff survey recently, and later this month the results will be announced.  Report (1:30 wma)
Impact of Peanut Payments
Tyron Spearman has a look at the impact of peanut payments from USDA. Â Report (:25 wma)
GA Peanut Commission Holding Nomination Meetings
The Georgia Peanut Commission will be holding nomination meetings the next couple of days. Tyron Spearman has more. Â Report (:45 wma)
Trade is Critical
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)