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
Tyron Spearman has information about a group discussing the farm bill on how trade is an important aspect. Report (:20 wma)
Winter Meetings Calendar
There’s a variety of meetings coming up this winter, starting off with some yet this week. Tyron Spearman runs down the list. Â Report (1:25 wma)
Johanns Excited About ’07
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
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
John Deere continues to improve upon its precision farming tractors to meet the growing needs of agriculture. Report (1:00 wma)
Immigration High on 2007 To Do List
Coming to a resolution on the immigration issue will be high on the list when the new Congress convenes this year. Report (1:00 wma)
Farm Bill Will Dominate 2007
Get used to hearing the words “Farm Bill” – you’ll be hearing them a lot this year. Report (1:00 wma)
Evaluating 2006
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
New Database Now Working
It took a while, but the new FSA database is finally up and running. Â Report (1:00 wma)