The new Florida Cattlemen’s Association President officially took over last night and said he would like to see more cattle producers in the state becoming involved in the association. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Farm Improvement Act
Congressman Adam Putnam of Florida talks about the American Farm Improvement Act of 2007 which he is sponsoring with Florida’s Tim Mahoney. Read more about the bill here. Report (1:00 mp3)
Putnam on Farm Bill
Congressman Adam Putnam of Florida is disappointed with the 2007 Farm Bill he sees developing in the House Agriculture Committee. In an interview with Southeast Agnet, the congressman discussed how the bill could better serve the needs of specialty crop producers. Report (2:00 mp3)
FCA President Has Good Year
It’s day two of the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island, and outgoing President Hal Phillips told me it’s been a good year. Â Report (1:45 mp3)
Register Now for Cattle Industry Conference
Cattlemen across the Southeast are urged to attend the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference. But hurry as pre-registration ends this week. Â Report (1:30 mp3)
New Name for Foundation
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Research & Education Foundation has been renamed the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, Executive Director Mike Carlton announced today. The name change is part of a reorganization that began when Carlton was named as the foundation’s first full-time executive director in January. “Our mission is to be the leading organization for specialty crop research, education and …
FCA Convention Kicks Off Today
The 2007 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show kicks off today in Marco Island, Florida. Â Report (1:30 mp3)
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Farm to Fuel Summit, scheduled for July 18th through the 20th in St. Petersburg. More information about the Summit can be found on at: http://www.floridafarmtofuel.com/summit_2007.htm. Information about the overall Farm to Fuel initiative can be found at: http://www.floridafarmtofuel.com. Report (1:00 mp3)
Ag Secretary Johanns Discusses Citrus Pest Risk Assessment
In an exclusive interview with Southeast AgNet late Friday, U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns comments on the citrus Pest RIsk Assessment rules which are expected to be published out of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service any day now. Hear his comments in this report. Once the PRA is published, it is expected to take at least a …
FL AgNet Week in Review June 15, 2007
In this weeks podcast, a report on Florida peanut production, a new citrus facility in Cheifland, the Florida Cattlemen’s Convention starts next week, the June citrus crop update, and a Florida extension agent in Iraq. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . USDA NASS