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Fact or Myth?

Dan — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:02:38 +0000

Some people think that what has been happening is a myth. Everett Griner breaks it down for us today and tries to help us answer this question. Report (1:00 mp3)

Florida Citrus Mutual Urges President to Sign Farm Bill

Gary — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:41:52 +0000

LAKELAND, Fla. (May 15, 2008) – Florida Citrus Mutual Executive VP/CEO Michael W. Sparks Thursday urged President Bush to sign the Farm Bill into law after both the U.S. House and Senate passed the measure by veto-proof majorities.
“President Bush should sign this bill which for the first time ever recognizes the importance of fruit and vegetables,” Sparks said. “This historic bill is good for Florida citrus growers.” (more…)

Farm Bill Passes By Huge Margin - FL’s Putnam Comments

Gary — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:38:09 +0000

In these reports, straight talk from central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam about passage of the House/Senate Farm Bill compromise by huge bi-partisan margins on both sides of the Congressional aisle. With President Bush threatening a veto, Putnam poses a question and points out there are easily enough votes to override the veto in both House and Senate. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3)

Florida Farm Bureau lauds House passage of 2008 Farm Bill

Gary — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:30:06 +0000

(Gainesville, Fla.) – The 2008 farm bill passed yesterday by the House of Representatives promises to be more supportive of Florida agricultural producers than previous bills, according to Florida Farm Bureau President John L. Hoblick.
“This farm bill contains a safety net for commodities, increased funds for conservation programs and mandatory spending for specialty crops,” Hoblick said. “It is the best agriculture policy ever for Florida.” (more…)

Argentina Peanut Harvest Update & New Products from Golden Peanut

Randall — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:16:29 +0000

Today Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with the peanut harvest in Argentina, and also has information about new products being offered by Golden Peanut Company. Report 1 (:30 mp3) Report 2 (:15 mp3)

Rethinking Renewable Fuels Mandates

Randall — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:15:19 +0000

There are some on Capitol Hill who are beginning to change their thoughts about the renewable fuels mandate due to how it’s affecting livestock producers across the country. Report (1:00 mp3)

Farm Bill Passes Senate

Cindy — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:09:43 +0000

The Senate passed the 2007 Farm Bill on Thursday by an even larger margin than the House - voting 81 to 15 in favor of the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2008, despite the threat of a presidential veto.

Senate Ag Committee ranking Republican Saxby Chambliss of Georgia says the bill is good for farmers, better for the hungry.

Report 1(1:00 mp3)

Senate Ag Committee chairman Tom Harkin of Iowa says the bill is a win-win for agriculture and the public and is especially good for specialty crop growers.

Report 2(1:00 mp3)

Farm Bill Headed For Veto

Cindy — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:45:56 +0000

The House passed the 2007 Farm Bill on Wednesday by an apparently veto-proof vote of 318 to 106. The Senate is expected to pass the bill today.

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says the president will veto the bill even though he knows it will be hard for Congress to vote against it with so many “presents” in it for constituents everywhere.

Report 1(1:00 mp3)

Everyone seems to support the Farm Bill except the president, including a broad coalition of 557 organizations who sent a letter this week to Congress in support of the legislation.

Report 2(1:00 mp3)

Ethanol Debate

Cindy — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:42:16 +0000

Debate over increased production of ethanol and the impact on food prices has been the subject of recent hearings in Congress. Laura McNamara has two reports.

Report (1:00 mp3)

Valent Presidio Registered

Cindy — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:38:26 +0000

Valent USA has received federal registration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Presidio™ Fungicide in leafy vegetables, cucurbits, fruiting vegetables and grapes.