Tyron Spearman has information about a hearing set to take place in Washington Wednesday.  Report (:30 wma)Â
FL Ag Idearaiser Input Wanted
Florida farmers and ranchers who want to provide ideas for the state legislature to consider are encouraged to visit www.100ideas.org. Report (1:00 wma)
USDA Extends Emergency Grazing on CRP Acres
An announcement was made today by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns that USDA has extended Emergency Grazing on CRP acres. Report (1:00 wma) Learn more through your local USDA Service Center.
Alternative is the Word
Alternative crops for alternative energy has been a recurring theme at ag Idea Raiser forums being held this month in Florida. Two more are scheduled – September 18 in Ocala and September 16 in Bartow. Agricultural producers not able to make it to the meetings can post their comments at www.100ideas.org. Report (1:00 wma)
Former Secretaries on Farm Policy
Three former Secretaries of Agriculture testified before the House Agriculture Committee Thursday on the major areas of importance for the next farm bill. Report (1:30 wma)
Final Farm Bill Analysis Paper Released
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on Wednesday released the fifth and final farm bill analysis paper, this one on key factors that will affect future growth in U.S. agriculture: international trade, research and development, protection of agriculture from pests and diseases, and challenges in preparing the next generation of farmers. This analysis paper, as well as previously released papers, are available …
FL Agriculture Voicing Ideas
Agriculture Idearaiser meetings have been taking place across Florida, with the latest last night in Jay. I had a chance to talk with both Rep. Baxter Troutman & Rep Greg Evers about the meeting.  Report (1:40 wma) Here is a list of the remaining meetings: September 14, 6:30 pm, Live Oak – Suwannee County Farm Bureau Office September 18, 6:30 pm, …
Horse Slaughter Ban May be the Beginning
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concerned about the recent approval of the horse slaughter ban in the House. Â Report (1:20 wma)
USDA to Hold Pecan Field Day
Pecan growers are invited to an upcoming Field Day. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:20 wma)