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)
FSA County Committee Elections Continue
While mid-term elections made be over, Tyron Spearman has a quick reminder another set of elections still continue.  Report (:15 wma)
SE Climate Consortium Has Info For Growers
Being aware of how seasonal weather patterns might affect specific commodities can help growers make better decisions from year to year and the Southeast Climate Consortium helps growers in this part of the country do just that. Report (1:30 wma)
FL Ag and Business Leaders Want Amendment 3 to Pass!
In this Juice News report, Gary Cooper has comments from Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber about why agriculture folks want Amendment 3 to pass. ALso in this report, a brief follow up with comments from Indian River Citrus League about USDA’s planned purchase of millions of gallons of Florida grapefruit juice, which should help stabalize prices for growers. Report (1:00 wma)
Florida Ag Wants Amendment 3 to Pass!
Agriculture people in Florida are fed up with needless and inappropriate amendments being made to the state constitution, things like pig crate amendments that make Florida a laughing stock nationwide. BUT there are people who like being able to snow the public into voting for amendments that voters often don’t understand. At the last minute we heard about millions of dollars coming …
Serious Farm Bill Work About to Begin
Lots of work has already been done to gather producer input for the 2007 farm bill. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says once the election is out of the way, serious work on the bill is just around the corner. Report (1:30 wma)
High End Pet Food
For many pet owners, nothing is too good for our dog or cat, and that is why gourmet pet foods are increasing in popularity. Report (1:00 wma)