Kerry Herndon, owner of Kerry’s Bromeliad Nursery, and Louis E. “Red†Larson, founder of the Larson family’s dairies, will be featured on “The Florida Report†Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 6:30 pm (EDT) on RFD-TV, the cable and satellite network devoted to rural issues and lifestyles. Kerry’s Bromeliad Nursery is one of the largest potted orchid complexes in the world. …
Ag Secretary Believes in Animal ID
This week in Washington D.C. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns continued to promote Animal identification by saying he believes in such a program.  Report (1:25 wma)Â
GA Producers Benefit from Premise ID
Premise registration is something all livestock producers can and will benefit from according to one Alabama state veterinarian. Â Report (1:30 wma)
Milk Production Forecasted to Drop
The head of USDA’s World Outlook Board says their forecast is for milk production to drop. Â Report (:45 wma)Â
Disaster Assistance & MILC Extension in the House
Last week the House Appropriations Committee passed a bill providing for emergency agriculture disaster assistance and also extension of the MILC program. Â Report (:30 wma)
GA Animal ID Information is Confidential
Many are worried about confidentiality when it comes to animal indentification, but one Georgia official says that should not be a concern. Â Report (1:00 wma) To get an Premise Registration form for Georgia, Click HereÂ
GA Producers Urged to Register Premises
Livestock producers across Georgia are being reminded and urged to get their premises registered for the Animal Identification Program.  Report (1:00 wma)
Dairy Producers Approve of Beef Checkoff
A recent survey shows a majority of Dairy producers do approve of the beef checkoff. Â Report (:30 wma)
FL Promoting Truthful Information About Animal ID
There are many ideas out there about how the animal identification system will work, but the Florida Department of Agriculture is working to make sure the truth about the program is available for eveyone to see. Â Report (1:15 wma)
Livestock Groups Want Study of Biofuels Impact
With President Bush calling for an enhanced renewable fuels standard, some livestock groups are worried how this will affect their industry. Â Report (1:00 wma)