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FFB Eyeing Immigration as the Hot Button Issue of 2011 Session

Randall Weiseman March 18, 2011 Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report we check in with director of state legislative affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Ben Parks, who says that it looks like immigration is going to be the hot button issue for the 2011 Legislative Session. Download Audio

Peanuts Exports are Up

Randall Weiseman March 18, 2011 Peanuts

The latest report shows that peanut exports are still up as Tyron Spearman has a look at the numbers. Download Audio

Honoring America’s Producers

Randall Weiseman March 18, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

This week has been National Ag Week, but Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that anytime is a great time to recognize our nation’s farmers and ranchers. Download Audio

Farm Budget Cuts

Dan March 18, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us how ag leaders know that cuts are coming. Download Audio

The Skinny on Peanuts

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

March is National Peanut Month, and Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board says consumers can celebrate getting more information from two websites, nationalpeanutboard.org and skinnyonnuts.com. Download Audio

FL NRCS Reminds Producers About Upcoming FRPP Deadline

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that have farm or ranch lands that they want to protect from development, of the upcoming Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program funding deadline of March 21, 2011. Download Audio Log on to the FL NRCS website or visit your local NRCS field office for more details.

Peanut Posted Price is Steady & Peanut Calendar

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut posted pricing and contract information along with a look at a couple of events coming up next week on the peanut calendar. Download Audio Download Audio

Peanut Contracts Being Offered

Randall Weiseman March 16, 2011 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanut contracts are being offered this week for those who still have some from last years crop as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio

Land Values

Dan March 16, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Today Everett Griner looks at a question on a lot of minds. Is there a limit to farm land values? Download Audio

Precision Farming is a Win for Both AL Farmers and Environment

Randall Weiseman March 15, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Precision farming allows for the use of GPS systems to apply nutrients and pesticides to landscapes, making it economical for farmers and environmentally friendly. Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says that’s why the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is encouraging producers to sign up for the Precision Farming Incentive. Download Audio The 2011 funding deadline for the Precision Farming …

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Final Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule Published
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule on certain pre-harvest agricultural water. The rule revises requirements for covered produce, other than sprouts, in the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule. According to FDA, the revised requirements are intended to enhance public health by improving the safety of water used […]
Diseases Easier to Prevent Than to Control
Plant pathologist Ozgur Batuman recently warned that two citrus viral diseases not currently in Florida are highly suited to the state’s climate and would likely impact production if found there. They are citrus leprosis and citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV). Batuman, a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences associate professor at […]

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