Findings from an economic effectiveness study of the Cotton Research & Promotion Program show it to be very effective. Report (1:00 wma)
Monumental Success
It’s been more than a year-and-a-half since USDA announced the new interactive food guidance system – MyPyramid. And according to Ag Secretary Mike Johanns – the new personalized approach to healthy living has been a monumental success. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Farm-City Week. More information about Farm-City Week is available at this link: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/11-01-06.htm Report (1:00 wma)
Wine Insite
Atlanta-based Wine Insite provides informational kiosks for grocery stores to give consumers some insight when it comes to choosing wines. Report (1:00 wma)
Alabama Holding Agribusiness Sessions
There are sessions being held at various points across Alabama this week concerning Agribusiness in the state. Tyron Spearman is taking part in the 3-day event and has this Report. (:25 wma)
The Great Fall Season Escape
It’s time again for the National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City, where I will be ending a two-year stint on the Board of Directors. One of the great pleasures of driving out each year is the stop over at Cousin Lee’s cabin at the foot of Lookout Mountain near Summerville Georgia, before moving on to hunt deer …
Alabama Organic Conference
Alabama vegetable and fruit growers interested in growing organically can get some production and marketing tips from horticulture experts and veteran organic farmers next Tuesday in Clanton at the fourth annual Organic Vegetable Production Conference. Registration is available on-line. Report (1:00 wma)
Ron Sparks Pleased to Serve Alabama Agriculture
It’s 4 more years for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks, who says he is pleased to serve and protect the state’s important industry. Report (1:00 wma) Sparks says he ran a good campaign, now he’s focused on the future. Report (1:00 wma)
Bronson Campaigns For Biofuels
Now that Charles Bronson has been re-elected for another term as state agriculture commissioner he can continue his campaign to bring renewable fuels production to Florida. Report (1:30 wma) And Bronson says he is ready for 4 more years. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Tommy Irvin Looks to Lame Duck for Disaster Aid
Now that the elections are over, and Tommy Irvin has been re-elected to serve one more term as Georgia Agriculture Commissioner, he is looking forward to a lame duck session of Congress to get some disaster relief for the state’s producers. Report (1:00 wma) Irvin said he also is looking forward to continuing with his mission.  Report (1:00 wma)