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)
FL Sees a Rainmaker in Ernesto
While heavy rains are being found in parts of Florida, many are breathing a sigh of relief compared to what some thought the storm might have been. Â Report (:45 wma)
Drought Assistance for Crop Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced several initiatives to help farmers in 20 states hit by drought, including accelerated counter cyclical payments for cotton and peanuts. A total of $780 million in assistance is being offered under four different programs – read more from USDA. Report (1:00 wma)
USDA PROGRAMS TO AID DROUGHT REGIONS
JOHANNS FOCUSES USDA PROGRAMS TO AID DROUGHT REGIONS Aid Includes $780 Million in New, Unused and Accelerated Funding HAYES, South Dakota, Aug. 29, 2006 – Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced during a visit to South Dakota $780 million in assistance to help farmers
FL Biofuels Conference Still On
Despite the potential for Ernesto crashing the party, the Florida Department of Agriculture is still planning to hold the first Farm to Fuel Summit this week in Orlando. FL Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says there is a great deal of interest in biofuels production in the Sunshine State. Report (1:00 wma)