Last week was another good one for agriculture in the Florida legislature, according to Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:30 wma)
FL AgNet Week in Review March 30, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the Florida Beef Council seeks additional check off dollars, President Bush speaks to the National Cattlemen’s Association, FL legislators work with the Governor on citrus funding, and Commissioner Bronson promotes eating fruits and vegetables. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Huge Cotton Acreage Drop Expected
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that the US All Cotton acreage intended to be planted this spring is 12.1million acres, down 20 percent from 2006. Upland acreage is expected at 11.9 million acres, a 21 percent drop from last year. With increased demand and higher prices of crops used for bio-fuels, producers switched from cotton to these commodities. The …
President Talks to Cattlemen
Speaking to cattle producers on Wednesday, President Bush discussed a number of issues, including trade and taxes. The president also talked about the 2007 Farm Bill and the administration’s proposal which includes increased funding for conservation programs. Read the president’s full remarks to the NCBA Spring Legislative Conference. Report (1:00 wma)
Alabama Watershed Assessment
During the next several months, local soil and water conservation districts will be conducting a Watershed Assessment to identify problems and potential solutions in watersheds throughout the state, according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 wma)
Senate Debating Appropriations Bill
The Senate is debating a bill this week that concerns many, but Tyron Spearman reports it may be a while before the vote is actually cast on it. Â Report (:40 wma)
Deadline Extended for Payments
Tyron Spearman has payment deadline information for growers. Â Report (:35 wma)
Planting Intentions Report Out Friday
Coming up Friday morning is one of the most highly anticipated planting intentions report in recent history. Even Wall Street is looking forward to finding out just how much corn plantings are going to be and how that will affect other commodities. Check here for the report when it is released from USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service on Friday. Report …
Florida Ag Bills Make Progress
The third week of the legislative session was a good one for agricultural issues. Bills on agritourism and a sales tax exemption for materials used for non-residential farm buildings and fences passed the House Agribusiness Committee unanimously. Report (1:00 wma)
Georgia FSA Office Moving
Tyron Spearman reports that Georgia’s Farm Service Agency office will be moving to Tifton. Report (:30 wma)