Cuba Citrus Rebounds & FL Growers Prep for Farm Bill Talks

Gary Cooper Citrus, General

In this audio report, a news overview about the apparent rebound of Cuba’s citrus industry. Also in this report, comments from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about upcoming Farm Bill discussions in Congress and efforts of specialty crop interests to get more attention in the next Farm Bill. Report (2:00 wma)

Trade is Critical

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has information about a group discussing the farm bill on how trade is an important aspect.  Report (:20 wma)

Winter Meetings Calendar

Randall Weiseman General

There’s a variety of meetings coming up this winter, starting off with some yet this week. Tyron Spearman runs down the list.  Report (1:25 wma)

Johanns Excited About ’07

Randall Weiseman General

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says US agriculture is in great financial shape and he is looking forward to a great year. Report (1:30 wma)

Send in the Clones

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

Last week’s ruling by the Food and Drug Administration declaring that food from cloned animals is safe has been generating lots of discussion in the media about whether consumers will accept it. Report (1:00 wma)

Growth in Precision Farming

Randall Weiseman General

John Deere continues to improve upon its precision farming tractors to meet the growing needs of agriculture. Report (1:00 wma)

Farm Bill Will Dominate 2007

Randall Weiseman General

Get used to hearing the words “Farm Bill” – you’ll be hearing them a lot this year. Report (1:00 wma)

Evaluating 2006

Randall Weiseman General

The New Year is here, but as we get started let’s first take a quick look back at how agriculture fared in 2006.  Report (1:15 wma)Â