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Fed cattle sales have been scarce this week, due partly to the first winter storm of the season.  Report (1:00 wma)

Tyron Spearman looks at what peanuts did and didn’t sell by the CCC.  Report (:50 wma)

Recent studies indicate that increasing demand for biofuels could help revitalize rural America. That’s why the USDA’s Rural Development agency is very focused on that industry.

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Agricultural scientists have developed a cotton plant that produces cotton seed that can provide food for humans.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster is hopeful that the Conservation Security Program will continue in the next farm bill.

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Schools all over the country are debating the value of junk foods and junk drinks in school systems, and some are yanking them out. Florida Department of Citrus Spokesman Andrew Meadows discusses this issue in this report, and how Florida citrus may have a real opportunity if the retailers who control the vending choose to supply citrus juices instead. Report (1:59 wma)

Andrew Meadows, Public Affairs Manager of the FL Department of Citrus talks more about the “Best Life Diet” book soon to be published by Oprah’s personal trainer, and how a cross-promotion with the Citrus Department will give Florida grapefruit marketers excellent opportunities to tie into the hype that is expected to make the book very popular. Report (1:59 wma)

A recent rejection of a U.S. beef shipment to South Korea is considered a major setback. Report  (:45 wma)

USDA continues to stress the fact that the National Animal Identification program will be voluntary, and that program is already showing benefits to many cattle producers.  Report (1:00 wma)

Today Everett Griner checks out just what those farmers suffered due to one case of e-coli.
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Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut posted price numbers which show an increase. Report (:20 wma)

Tyron also has information about the recent nomination replacing J.B. Penn as UnderSecretary.  Report (:25 wma)

The American Farm Bureau Federation is again partnering with Dodge Trucks by offering scholarships to support youth in pursuit of higher education. This is the eighth year of the scholarship program, which is a cooperative effort between AFBF, Dodge and the National FFA Organization. To apply, a student must be an FFA member and a member of a Farm Bureau family. To download a scholarship application, visit www.ffa.org.
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Over 350 farm safety training days have been held around the United States and Canada this year and even more are being planned for next year. Find out more about Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Days at www.progressiveag.org.

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Right after the National Agricultural Statistics Service does the year-end crop report in December, they will be sending out the yearly Agricultural Resource Management Survey, which will be especially important next year.

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Consistency is king in the world of fast food and Smithfield Farms Vice President Dennis Tracy says one example is the sausage patties they supply to McDonalds from their plant in the southeast.

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Trade agreements, negotiations and concerns will continue to be a focus of the sugar industry as a new congress takes over next year.

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Cattlemen, horse lovers, and historians are all invited to take part in next weeks 2006 Great Florida Cattle Drive. Report (1:30 wma)

Efforts are under in Alabama to develop a BVD testing program to help cattle producers. Report (1:00 wma)

Horse owners across Georgia are invited to attend a couple of equine care short courses December 6th & 7th. Report (1:00 wma)
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V. P. of Citrus Production for Orange-Co in Arcadia, Jerry Newlin, discusses the Florida Citrus Production Managers Association in this report. Report (2:00 wma) Newlin was instrumental in working with Southeast AgNet to develop an on-line method for growers and production managers to share field experiences and comments about production experience in canker and greening diseases. The site also now will accept grower information about Diaprepes experiences.
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With holiday travel being one of the most stressful parts to the season, Florida orange juice, along with some other important foods, will keep you healthy and happy during your travels. Report (1:59 wma)

Tyron Spearman looks at the lastest numbers as peanut continue to be counted. Report (:50 wma)

A reminder from Tyron Spearman about the upcoming deadline for FSA County Committee Elections.  Report (:15 wma) 

Today Everett Griner looks at how the demand for food is going to affect the demand for water in the world.  Report (1:00 wma)

Indian River Citrus Growers are invited to an informative morning meeting this Friday in Vero, being hosted by the Indian River Citrus League at their offices on Highway 60…Jamaica Citrus Growers and Ag Officials hope strict import restrictions will keep “greening” out of the island’s citrus industry…Pepsico makes news north of the border with the announcement that their Florida O J prices will increase for Canadians after the first of the year…Hear about these headlines in this report. Report (2:00 wma)

Citrus Research and Education Center Director at Lake Alfred Dr. Harold Browning is again our Dupont Citrus Expert of the week, with these comments about Citrus Psyllid research underway and the importance of ongoing grower attention to Psyllid control measures. Report (2:00 wma)

When it comes to treatments for BRD, Pfizer Animal Health offers products to help keep the stress off your cattle herd. Report (1:00 wma)

Everett Griner takes a look at a new farming enterprise that used to be a nuisance. Report (1:00 wma)

The sugar industry is optimistic about the new leadership in house and senate agriculture committees.

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