FL Senate Ag Chairman and Gubenatorial Candidate Rod Smith comments on signing of the Agriculture Economic Development Act, and discusses the importance of keeping agriculture viable in Florida’s future. Â Report (1:30 wma)
Lack of Harvest Labor Could Impact Crop Numbers
USDA Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry says abandoned fruit left on tree due to lack of labor could cause rare late season adjustments to the year’s final crop utilization numbers.  Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS
One of the Most Promising Resources to Making Synthetic Fuels
Making synthetic fuel using coal. Â Report (1:00 wma)
FL Gov Candidate Sen Rod Smith re Ag Econ Devel Act
From the Campaign Trail for Governor, State Sen Ag Comittee Chrmn Rod Smith talks with AgNet’s Gary Cooper about the recent signing of the Ag Economic Development Act and the future of agriculture in Florida. Â Report (3:15 wma)
Cattle on Feed Up
This mopnth’s Cattle on Feed Report from USDA-NASS shows some increase over last year. Â Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
FL Farm Bureau President Carl Loop Jr to Step Down
FL Farm Brueau President Carl Loop to step down after 23 years. A former FFB employee, AgNet’s Gary Cooper provides personal perspective.  Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Mutual Urges Grower Input re Immigration
Citrus Mutual is urging growers to become more engaged in the immigration debate directly before it is too late. Â Report (2:00 wma)
Meeting Monday in Kissimmee “Future of Florida Ag”
Spurred by request of incoming House Speaker, FL Ag Commissioner Bronson calls meeting to discuss the future of Florida agriculture. Read press release here.
June 2006 Citrus Commission Meeting Report
The attached summary from the FL Department of Citrus highlights the discussions and decisions at the June 21 Florida Citrus Commission meeting. (pdf)
Switch Grass as Alternative Fuel?
Everett Griner checks out the possibilities. Â Report (1:30 wma)