Members of the dairy industry were among those attending last week’s Farm to Fuel Summit in Orlando. Report (1:00 wma)
Labor Day Food Safety
Four simple rules can help make your Labor Day free from unwanted food bourne illnesses. Report (1:00 wma)
Lower Fat School Lunches
Fight obesity in kids by making take to school lunches lower in fat. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory. The Directory can be ordered online at the FDACS website. Report (:58 wma)
Florida “Idea Raisers” Scheduled for September
The first of six agricultural “idea raisers” are being held this coming week in Florida – Homestead and Clewiston. Report (1:00 wma) Here is a list of all the scheduled meetings being organized by state representative Baxter Troutman: September 6, 6:30 pm, Homestead – John D. Campbell Auditorium September 7, 6:30 pm, Clewiston – Hilliard Cabin, Flagpole Road September 12, …
Money Raised to Build Ethanol Plant
The money has been raised for the construction of a new ethanol plant in Georgia. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:51 wma)
FL Trying to Build Quail Populations
University of Florida IFAS will hold their 2nd Annual Quail Management Shortcourse on October 5th & 6th in Monticello. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Florida Ag Classroom Grants
Florida Farm Bureau is offering grants for teachers. Applications are available on line at the Florida Farm Bureau website. Deadline is October 1. Report (:55 wma)
Considering Climate Changes
How will agriculture fare if we see any major global climate changes? Report (1:00 wma)
Drought Package to Include Early Payments
As a part of the Drought Package announced by USDA, some will be seeing early counter cyclical payments. Â Report (1:06 wma)