Strengthening the voice “Farm Bureau Foundations” workshops are scheduled for Broward and Hendry counties.
Little Progress on Immigration Reform
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is optimistic about Congress taking care of immigration reform this session, despite lack of progress.
Radical Changes To Farm Policy Proposed
Calls are out for a totally new approach to farm policy.
Soybeans and the Statue of Liberty
A soy-based product is helping tourists see the Statue of Liberty. Report (1:00 wma)
Strip Till on the Panhandle
Strip till conservation is gaining ground on the Florida panhandle thanks to EQIP.
Roundup Ready Flex Cotton Tested at Auburn
The Official Variety Tests (OVT) of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Flex Cotton technology at Auburn University last season showed some excellent results.
Johanns Calls Disaster Aid Unfair
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns spoke to the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association this week in Chicago, where he released USDA’s Risk Management white paper and then met with reporters who asked about the Bush administration’s opposition to the disaster aid package passed by the Senate.
Watch Out for Last Years #2 Problem in Peanuts
A well known peanut agronomist has advice when dealing with what he feels was the number 2 problem in last years peanut crop. Report (1:00 wma)
Offspring of BSE Cow to Help With Research
USDA is using the offspring of the recent BSE cow in Alabama for research purposes. Report (:45 wma)
AL Dedicates New Diagnostic Lab
A new Diagnostic Lab was dedicated in Auburn Tuesday.   Report (:50 wma)Â