This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is on how people who live in the wildland/urban interface can protect their homes from wildfires. More information is available online by clicking on Firewise.
Corn Socks
Farmers are providing more than just food these days and Everett Griner tells us of some that are helpful. Download Audio
Good-by 2009
2009 was not one of the best years for farmers and Everett Griner tells us why.
Importance of the Highway Bill
The Highway Bill will expire on Feb. 28, 2010 and Rich Jefferson, senior director of public relations with the Association of Equipment Manufactures, says the issue of highways and infrastructures is one that ultimately has an impact on all producers.
Doha Talks
Today Everett Griner tells us what stronger stand the U.S. is taking.
Weather Disasters
More places, more frequency, more costly. Why? Everett Griner explains.
Rural Development Agency Can Help Producers Add Value to Their Products
For producers who may have an idea for ways to add value to their products, USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development, Dallas Tonsager, says they have grant programs to help get them started.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Trailwalker Program
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Division of Forestry’s Trailwalker program, which awards patches to participants who hike trails in Florida State Forests to achieve various levels of accomplishment. More information is available online by clicking on Trailwalker Program.
Estate Taxes
Everett Griner tells us why nothing offered pleases the farmers.
Christmas Trees
Did you know that there are three trees planted for each one cut? Everett Griner tells us this and much more today.