The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been granted a nearly six-month extension on a deadline to establish new federal water pollution limits in Florida. Download Audio
June is Dairy Month
While June has been known as Dairy Month since 1937, the history of enjoying dairy products dates long before that. Download Audio
Ag Secretary Names Members of Planning Rule Advisory Group
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today named the members of an advisory committee charged with providing guidance and recommendations on the implementation of the new U.S. Forest Service Planning Rule.
Peanut Usage is Still Up
The latest numbers show peanut usage is still up as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Alabama and Georgia Cotton Growth Ahead of Schedule
The 2012 cotton crop across the nation is really progressing as we look at how it stands across the Cotton Belt along with the specific numbers in both Alabama and Georgia. Download Audio
Food Waste
A better food preservation system is needed. Everett Griner discusses this today. Download Audio
Scientists Succeed In Mapping Genetic Makeup of Tomato Plants
The folks who breed new varieties of tomato plants will soon have the tools they need to make tomatoes better for farmers and for consumers. In this report, USDA reporter Gary Crawford talks with USDA Chief Scientist Catherine Woteki who says that success in mapping the genetic makeup of tomato plants could eventually bring consumers more of what they say …
Young Sugar Farmers Tell Congress Sugar Policy Key To Their Future
WASHINGTON (American Sugar Alliance) — If the no-cost U.S. sugar policy were weakened or eliminated during Senate consideration of the Farm Bill, young sugar producers would exit the business and jeopardize future domestic supplies, a group of sugar farmers and lenders under the age of 35 told Senators in a letter today.
Specialty Crops Groups Work Capitol Hill
With Farm Bill discussions getting serious and specialty crops interests getting nervous, specialty crops representatives and growers themselves have been appearing in the halls of Congress on a regular basis lately. Download Audio
Syngenta Settles Atrazine Lawsuit
There has been a settlement in the longstanding lawsuit brought by a few water systems against Syngenta years ago over Atrazine. The bottom line for growers, there are no changes to the label, and growers can continue to use the product, as per label directions just as they always have. Hear a few more details in this report. Download Audio