Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the threat to Florida woodlands from arsonists. More information about wildfire arson can be found at the following web address: http://www.fl-dof.com/publications/fire_pdfs/arson.pdf Report (1:00 wma)
USDA Proposes Gap Coverage
USDA’s Farm Bill proposal includes something called gap coverage to help farmers cover losses over the 70 percent that crop insurance pays. Report (1:00 wma)
South Florida Farmers Can Apply for Variance
Farmers in South Florida could be eligible for a variance from Phase 2 water restrictions currently in effect for a broad area suffering from drought. Applications for a variance can be obtained from the South Florida Water Management district.
Pollinator Protection Act
A Florida Congressman has introduced a bill to help beekeepers find out what is causing the mysterious loss of bees being seen in colonies nationwide. Report (1:00 wma)
AL NRCS on WRP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners about the Wetlands Reserve Program. Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Commission Decides on Golin Harris
At the Florida Citrus Commission, three agencies presented their proposals as to how they would market Florida orange juice and grapefruit juice on a domestic and international level. The final decision was voted on by the Florida Citrus Commission, who chose to stay with Golin Harris. Report (:45 wma)
Florida Citrus Commission April Meeting
The Florida Citrus Commission met in Lakeland for their monthly meeting. This report reviews the main issues they discussed. Report (:45 wma)
Farm Bill is Food Bill
It may be called the Farm Bill, but a large part of it impacts consumers. Report (1:00 wma)
Freeze Damage Update
Damage to Southeastern wheat, corn and fruit crops from the Easter freeze is still being evaluated and for some crops recovery could be possible. AL Report (1:00 wma) GA Report (1:00 wma)
Conservation Title to Congress
The Bush Administration’s proposals for the 2007 Farm Bill’s Conservation Title could be in the hands of Congress sometime next week. Report (1:00 wma)