The small Georgia town known as the “Fruitcake Capitol of the World” is pretty busy this time of year. Check out their website. Report (1:00 wma)
Experts Ponder Food Safety Concerns
Food safety experts are looking at ways to prevent future outbreaks of food-bourne illnesses like those seen this year in spinach and Taco Bell. Report (1:00 wma)
New John Deere Tractors
If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift to put under a very big tree, John Deere can help. Report (1:00 wma)
Alabama Ag Commissioner Visits Cuba
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks recently made a four day trip to Cuba to follow up on commitments made to companies during the Havana Trade EXPO held in November. Report (1:00 wma)
Ethanol Promotion Goes Multi-National
The two largest ethanol producing countries, the US and Brazil, have joined together to promote ethanol in the Americas. The new Interamerican Ethanol Commission also honored the ethanol industry and the Indy Car Series for efforts to promote ethanol by using 100 percent ethanol in race cars. Report (1:00 wma)
Plant Virus Could Become Insecticide
A plant-destroying virus farmers call one of their worst enemies may soon be an ally in the fight against crop pests and mosquitoes, say University of Florida researchers. Read more here. Report (1:00 wma)
Conservation Innovation Grants Available
USDA-NRCS is requesting proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The CIG program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. More information can be found on the NRCS website. Report (1:00 wma)
Deck the Halls with Real Wreaths
More people are decking the halls with real wreaths. Report (1:00 wma)
Fresh From Florida on the Fast Track
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson has announced that the “Fresh from Florida” program will sponsor a racing team and car during the 2007 Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series. The “Fresh from Florida” car will compete in 12 events, seven of which will be nationally televised on the Speed Channel. Get the complete racing schedule and see more pictures from the Florida …
Interamerican Ethanol Commission Launched
Florida Governor Jeb Bush has joined with representatives from Brazil’s financial and agribusiness sectors to launch the Interamerican Ethanol Commission. Florida Agriculture commissioner Charles Bronson, who was at the kickoff event in Coral Gables on Monday, says the goals of the commission to increase ethanol production and demand in the Americas fit with the goals of Florida’s farm to fuel …