Several factors are contributing to higher global food prices. Report (1:00 wma)
Farm Bureau Farm Bill Proposal
The American Farm Bureau Federation has released recommendations for the 2007 Farm Bill. Read all the details on the AFBF website. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Property Tax Reform Update
Property tax reform was the hot issue at the capitol last week, according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:00 wma)
AFT on Conservation
A House Agriculture Subcommittee last week took a look at USDA Farm Bill conservation programs. Among those who testified was Ralph Grossi, president of the American Farmland Trust.
FCOJ Futures Down Recent Weeks
Interesting turn of events in the “Juice Pit” at the New York Board of Trade in recent days and weeks. Gary Cooper has more in this report. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Legislature WEEK SEVEN – FL Farm Bureau Ag Watch
Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee, a wrap up of week SEVEN in this year’s Session. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file).
FL Legislature Has Two More Weeks
With two weeks left for the Florida Legislative session, there are still issues of interest for agriculture. Florida Cattlemen Association’s Sam Ard has this week’s hi-lights. Â Report (2:00 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)
Florida Greenbelt Bill Update
The Florida Legislature last week considered some property tax reform issues Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks reports that one Greenbelt bill was defeated. Report (1:00 wma)
GA NASS Surveys Underway
USDA National Ag Statistics Service in Georgia is in the process of doing a survey of the nursery industry and compiling the first report on the peach crop. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS