Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee, a wrap up of week SIX in this year’s Session. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file).
FL Legislative Update
Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks gives an update on the Senate’s new proposals for property tax reform and progress on ag sales tax exemption bills. Report (1:00 wma)
WHIP For Quail
Landowners who would like to see more Bobwhite Quail on their property can get some cost share help from the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program. Report (1:00 wma)
USDA Competing for Dollars
According to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, those in agriculture are not the only ones hoping to secure funding.  Report (1:00 wma) Â
AL Cattlemen’s Foundation Sets Up Fund for Bull Rider
A fund has been set up by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation to help a bull rider injured at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo in Montgomery.  Report (:45 wma)
Fertilizer Bill Passes Committee
A bill that would require ammonium nitrate fertilizer facilities and the peoeple who purchase it to register is making progress in the House. Â Report (:35 wma)
Precision Pays Website
Using new media technology to get information out to farmers about new precision agriculture technology is really the ultimate goal of a new website sponsored by John Deere called PrecisionPays.com. Report (1:30 wma)
EPA Announces RFS
The Environmental Protection Agency this week established the nation’s first comprehensive Renewable Fuel Standard program, which “protects the environment, strengthens our energy security, and supports America’s farmers.†Report (1:30 wma)
AL Ag Groups Fighting Weight Restrictions
One bill of interest for many producers across Alabama in the state legislature concerns weight limits on trucks and trailers. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is just one group working hard for agriculture in this fight. Â Report (1:45 wma)
FL Commissioner’s Report
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Cracker Horse Association annual horse sale on April 14. More information about the sale and about Florida’s cracker horses and cattle can be found on our web site at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/03-01-07.htm and http://www.florida-agriculture.com/livestock/cracker_cattle.htm More information about the Florida Cracker Horse Association can be found on their web site at: www.floridacrackerhorses.com Report (1:00 …