FL Farm Labor Seminars

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau is sponsoring three U.S. Department of Labor seminars in December for producers who hire farm labor. The seminars are scheduled for Dec. 4 at Turner Agri-Civic Center in Arcadia, Dec. 5 at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven and Dec. 6 at Manatee Convention Center. For registration and additional information contact Mike Rios at the Department of …

Green Bean Theme

Randall Weiseman General, Vegetables

Green Bean Cassarole has become a family favorite for the holidays or anytime and many add their own special touches to make it more unique. Report (1:00 wma)

AL Delays DOT Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

The Alabama Department of Transportation sent out letters earlier this year that many farmers received. Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks gives an update where that all stands.  Report (1:00 wma)

AgVenture Offers Chance to Learn About Ag

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General

The Highlands County Citrus Growers Association works each year, to educate 3rd graders on agriculture. Ray Royce says Ag-Venture is a great program to teach kids that there is more to the food they eat than just picking it up at the grocery store. Report (1:59 wma)

Turkey Dinner Still a Bargain

Randall Weiseman General

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving dinner survey shows that the price for this year’s feast is a bit higher than last year, but still a bargain for consumers. Get all the details on-line from AFBF. Report (1:00 wma)

New Faces on Senate Ag Committee

Randall Weiseman General

There will be some new faces on the Senate Ag Committee come January. Tyron Spearman runs down the new names.  Report (:35 wma)