This morning I was able to talk with Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows as a follow-up to how growers fared from the effects of Tropical Storm Isaac, and as he said, overall the industry weathered this thing pretty well. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
FL Utilizing Proactive Steps to Prevent Medfly Outbreak
Paul Hornby, with USDA APHIS explains how they are utilizing the sterile insect technique as the key component to their Mediterranean Fruit Fly Preventive Release Program. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine Junior
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the “Xtreme Cuisine Junior” program, which teaches second and third grade students how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks using age-appropriate recipes that are wholesome and delicious. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on Xtreme Cuisine Cooking School and Xtreme Cuisine Junior.
Expo Speaker: Florida Needs More Specialty Citrus Varieties
Consumption of specialty citrus is up, but Florida’s production is down, Citrus Expo speaker Allen Morris says. He explains the problem and offers a solution in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and
Pigeon Fever
Everett Griner explains that this is affecting horses, not poultry. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of August 20, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending August 24th as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
Farm Groups Want a Farm Bill Now
A variety of farm groups across the country have come together to let out leaders in Washington D.C. know they want a Farm Bill Now, as Tyron Spearman has the latest. Download Audio
Farm Bill Uncertainties Remain, but Conservation Title Expected to Remain Strong
As doubts and concerns regarding the completion of a Farm Bill before the September 30th deadline continue, NRCS Regional Conservationist Leonard Jordan says when it does happen, he feels confident that the conservation title will remain strong. Download Audio
Efforts Continue to Spread the Beef Message
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president-elect Scott George wants producers to know how important it is to continue educating consumers about beef. Download Audio